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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Here are nine non-alcoholic rosés that go beyond juice to consider for your springtime celebrations. Rachel King, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025 The sugar snap pea salad is not mandatory, but its crunch and springtime freshness — thanks to ribbons of mint, a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and shavings of ricotta salata cheese — make an ideal foil to rich meat. The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2025 Representing the pinnacle of springtime, the moon will gleam in the night sky on Monday, May 12, 2025. Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 6 May 2025 Get fresh springtime beauty from Fenty, Haus Labs, ColorWow, Elemis and more in the May Allure Beauty Box—a $171 value for $19.99 By Elizabeth Siegel May 1, 2025 Celebrity beauty lines may come and go, but Rihanna and Lady Gaga’s have staying power—for very good reason. Elizabeth Siegel, Allure, 1 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 18 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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