Word Noun
springtime
n.
uncountable
B1 Intermediate US /ˈspɹɪŋˌtaɪm/ UK /spɹˈɪŋtaɪm/ spring·time
Definition
n.the season of spring, when plants start to grow and the weather gets warmer. It is often used to talk about a time of new beginnings.
n.the season of spring or the period of time associated with it. Often used figuratively to describe a period of growth, renewal, or early development.
Examples
“The garden looks beautiful in the springtime.”
“Farmers prepare their fields during the springtime to ensure a healthy crop later in the year.”
“The poet uses the imagery of springtime to represent the protagonist's sudden emotional awakening after a long period of isolation.”
Etymology
From spring + time.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Level B1 · Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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