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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Hill suggests snoozing on this put-off-able to-do until the springtime. Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 12 July 2025 If the sakura season crowds of springtime are a concern, consider a visit in summer, when festivals of all sorts fill the ancient streets with vibrant parades and traditional ceremonies. Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025 The busiest, and most popular time of year to visit is in the springtime for cherry blossom season. Michelle Gross, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025 To keep things interesting, change up the bowl or basket for the time of year, similar to the springtime bunny bowl featured in the above TikTok. Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 June 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 Jul. 2025.

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springtime

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

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