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springtime

American  
[spring-tahym] / ˈsprɪŋˌtaɪm /

noun

  1. the season of spring.

  2. the first or earliest period.

    the springtime of love.


springtime British  
/ ˈsprɪŋˌtaɪm /

noun

  1. Also called: springtide.  the season of spring

  2. the earliest, usually the most attractive, period of the existence of something

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of springtime

First recorded in 1485–95; spring + time

Example Sentences

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The listing adds that the residents of Kula are blessed with “year-round springtime with gentle Pacific breezes and consistently comfortable temperatures.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026

Then in the spirit of springtime renewal, thought-provoking plays like “John Proctor Is the Villain” and “Fences” will leave audiences in contemplation before festive summer item “Boop! The Musical” swoops in to lift spirits.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2026

Seoul and Washington kicked off their springtime military drills "Freedom Shield" on Monday, which will involve about 18,000 Korean troops and run until March 19.

From Barron's • Mar. 14, 2026

In the South in the springtime, “your cars and outdoor furniture can be covered in bright yellow,” says Molly, 44.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 7, 2026

Wilbur was what farmers call a spring pig, which simply means that he was born in springtime.

From "Charlotte's Web" by E.B. White

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