springtime
Americannoun
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Also called: springtide. the season of spring
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the earliest, usually the most attractive, period of the existence of something
Etymology
Origin of springtime
Example Sentences
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Even drivers just passing through are known to pull over to take photos among the bluebonnets in springtime.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026
Riley was studying creative media at the University of Bath when he got hit with a springtime cold which he described as feeling "pretty non-eventful".
From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026
We had no appetite for either extreme heat or cold, so we moved to a place where it’s springtime all the time.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 25, 2026
Modern customs blend religious tradition with secular festivities, including parades, egg hunts, and family meals that center on themes of springtime and renewal.
From Barron's ● Apr. 2, 2026
Looking around, he seemed surprised that it was a mild autumn afternoon rather than the springtime forest of his story.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
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