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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Stewart gives us a subtle take on the classic springtime print with this four-pack of kitchen towels that’s nearly half-off. Clint Davis, People.com, 5 Apr. 2025 The springtime soiree is a visual reminder that even in the midst of tragedy, life is worth celebrating. Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2025 Search the park for springtime treats and treasures. Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025 Hundreds of schools close amid severe weather outbreak School districts across the country canceled class on Thursday, citing the dangerous weather conditions brought by a massive springtime storm system. Christopher Cann, USA Today, 3 Apr. 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 13 Apr. 2025.

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springtime

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

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