springtime

CEFRB1

/sprˈɪˌŋtaɪm/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The season between winter and summer.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A period of flourishing and renewal.

Examples

  • Birds make a nest in the springtime to raise their babies in.

  • In springtime, the dawn. In summer, the night.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Citations
2

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meaning

  1. The season of spring, between winter and summer.

More examples

In context

  • It was springtime... and everything was quiet and peaceful in the country.

  • For the moment, at least, there is a sense that a new springtime has arrived for the Church’s progressives.

  • Georgian and Regency houses cluster picturesquely around the sloping village green, which in springtime is carpeted with daffodils.

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Origin

noun

From spring + time.