Word
springtime
Phoneticsspring·time, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈspɹɪŋˌtaɪm/
UK/spɹˈɪŋtaɪm/
Uncountable noun
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.”
Examples
simple
“The garden looks beautiful in the springtime.”
contextual
“Farmers prepare their fields during the springtime to ensure a healthy crop later in the year.”
complex
“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.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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