English Reference
Idiom idiom

last summer


This phrase means the summer of the year before the current one.


SIMPLE

“I went to the beach last summer.”

CONTEXTUAL

“We moved into our new house last summer, so we have lived here for a year now.”

COMPLEX

“The garden, which had been neglected for years, finally bloomed with vibrant flowers last summer after we spent months clearing the weeds.”

Last updated April 22, 2026