Definition of summer - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
seasonswarmest season between spring and autumn
- Summer is my favorite time for beach trips.
2.
flourishing periodRare time of greatest happiness or beautyRare
- Her career was in its summer during the 90s.
Verb
1.
travelintr. US spend warm months in a specific place for vacationintr. US
- They summer in the south of France.
2.
agriculturetr. TECH. UK keep and feed livestock in high pastures during warm monthstr. TECH. UK
- The cattle are summered in the high pastures.
Images of summer
warmest season between spring and autumn
Expressions with summer
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period of warm weather in late autumn
We enjoyed an Indian summer in October.
hottest period of the summer
The dog days of summer are perfect for beach vacations.
one event does not prove a general rule or trend
Remember, one swallow does not make a summer.
express that one example is not enough to conclude something
One swallow doesn't make a summer, so don't assume the trend will continue.
baseball players who play during summer
The boys of summer are back in action at the stadium.
someone naive or inexperienced with life's hardships
Oh, you sweet summer child, you have so much to learn.
during the summer season
We usually go to the beach in summer.
during the summer of the previous year
We went to the beach last summer.
throughout the entire summer season without stopping
We played outside all summer long.
the hottest part of summer
In the height of summer, temperatures can soar above 100 degrees.
during the middle of the summer season
We went camping in the heart of summer.
timeframe that includes both warm and cold seasons
The project will take summer and winter to complete.
break from school during summer
Teachers also enjoy the summer break to recharge.
program for children during summer involving outdoor activities
She sent her kids to summer camp every year for adventure and fun..
person attending a summer camp
Every summer camper looked forward to the campfire stories.
small house used for summer vacations
We visit our summer cottage every July.
vacation taken during the summer
They planned a summer escape to the beach.
long break in summer, often for students or schools
Many families travel during the summer holiday.
temporary work done during the summer months
She found a summer job at the local cafe.
social gathering held during the summer
We are hosting a summer party this weekend.
vacation destination popular during summer months
They booked a cottage at a popular summer resort for July.
time when many people go on vacation
The beach is crowded during the summer rush.
educational program with classes during summer vacation
She attended summer school to improve her math skills.
soup served cold, ideal for hot weather
Gazpacho is a popular summer soup.
Origin of summer
Old English, sumor (summer)
Terms with summer included in their meaning
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seasons
season between summer and winter
time of year
season between winter and summer
summer hangout
social gathering around a swimming pool
summer game
game involving water balloons or guns to get wet
summer getaway
rural region with many cottages and holiday houses, often near lakes
recreation
person supervising activities at a summer camp
time adjustment
practice of setting clocks one hour ahead in summer
hot weather
unpleasantly hot days in late summer, often linked to Sirius rising
British English
summer period when people go on vacation
education
extended summer holiday when institutions are closed
seasons
season between winter and summer
vegetable
type of dark green summer squash
seasonal sadness
feeling sad when summer ends and autumn begins
recreation
site for children's summer activities
summer wear
casual trousers for warm weather, ending above the knee
summer
period of inactivity or laziness
retreat
small community at high elevation for summer retreats
vegetable
summer squash with elongated shape and smooth green skin
summer clothing
light dress for warm weather, often with bare shoulders
acr: Eastern Daylight Time
time standard used in eastern US during summer
fish
summer flounder fish
insect summer
large cicada active in hot summer days, known for loud song
polar phenomenon
sun visible at midnight in polar regions during summer
media
period in summer with only trivial or bizarre news
Examples of summer in a sentence
Farmers prepare for harvest in summer. The garden was in its summer, full of blooms. His art collection reached its summer with the new acquisition. They plan to summer in the Hamptons this year. Many artists summer in Italy for inspiration. The sheep are summered on the coastal plains.
Farmers summer their livestock in cooler regions.
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- French:été, passer l'été, ...
- German:Sommer, verbringen, ...
- Italian:estate, trascorrere l'estate, ...
- Spanish:verano, veranear, ...
- Portuguese:verão, veranear, ...
- Chinese:夏天, 度过夏天, ...
- Japanese:夏, 夏を過ごす, ...
- Arabic:صَيْف, قَضَى الصَّيْفَ, ...
- Hebrew:קַיִץ, לְבַלּוֹת אֶת הַקַּיִץ, ...
- Russian:лето, проводить лето, ...
- Ukrainian:літо, проводити літо, ...
- Hindi:गर्मी, गर्मी बिताना, ...
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