# springtime

/ˈspɹɪŋˌtaɪm/ (US) · /spɹˈɪŋtaɪm/ (UK) · CEFR B1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/springtime
Updated: 2026-05-09

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

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