springtime

noun

spring·​time ˈspriŋ-ˌtīm How to pronounce springtime (audio)
1
: the season of spring
2
3
: an early or flourishing stage of development

Examples of springtime in a Sentence

Springtime is her favorite time of year. a springtime of entrepreneurship in the old Soviet bloc after the fall of the Iron Curtain
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Asparagus As a low-calorie springtime option, asparagus contains high amounts of fiber, folate, and vitamins A, C, and K. One cup of asparagus contains about 40 calories and 3.6 grams (g) of fiber. Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 23 May 2025 In the wake of the Trump Administration’s springtime budget cutting, a team developing a pancreatic-cancer vaccine at Johns Hopkins may lose the grant for their lab, and funding for the only federal program exclusively devoted to researching pancreatic cancer was eliminated entirely. Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 22 May 2025 Alongside the bags, three of La Ligne’s cult-favorite sweaters come in coordinating shades for a full springtime look. Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025 Sarah Jessica Parker Parker opted for springtime florals with light layering evocative of Carrie Bradshaw’s idiosyncratic style. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 21 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for springtime

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of springtime was in the 15th century

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“Springtime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/springtime. Accessed 29 May. 2025.

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springtime

noun
spring·​time ˈspriŋ-ˌtīm How to pronounce springtime (audio)
: the season of spring

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