summers

word · lemma: summer

/ˈsəmɝz/
SUH-murz
/sˈʌməz/
SUH-muhz

Definition

The plural form of 'summer,' meaning more than one summer season or referring to repeated summer times.

Usage & Nuances

Used when talking about experiences or events across multiple years ("during the last three summers"). Not commonly used with countable objects, always refers to periods of time. In literature, 'summers' can evoke nostalgia or recurring traditions.

Example Sentences

Children love playing outside in the summers.

basic

These summers have felt longer and hotter than usual.

natural

For many families, summers mean road trips and ice cream.

natural

He returns to his hometown every few summers.

natural

I spent my last three summers at the beach.

basic

The city gets very hot during the summers.

basic