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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The Psychological Impact The psychological impact on hiring is a subtle but powerful force, especially when tied to seasonal shifts like springtime. Jack Kelly, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025 More Spring Drinks and Treats In addition to the new Iced Cherry Chai, Starbucks is offering a slew of other springtime coffee and matcha flavors. Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2025 Hoppe and her team tested and ruled out many possible explanations, and recognized that the uptick in photosynthesis coincided with the return of the first springtime sunlight. Asher Elbein, WIRED, 2 Mar. 2025 Although this week’s hot weather may have prompted an early appearance of flip-flops and sundresses, forecasters warn this stretch of heat isn’t indicative of an early start to springtime. Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 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 15 Mar. 2025.

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springtime

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

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