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midsummer
[mid-suhm-er, -suhm-]
noun
the middle of summer.
the summer solstice, around June 21.
midsummer
/ ˈɪˈʌə /
noun
the middle or height of the summer
( as modifier )
a midsummer carnival
another name for summer solstice
Other Word Forms
- midsummery adjective
- premidsummer noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of midsummer1
Example Sentences
The annual crab season — which historically ran from late fall to midsummer — has been repeatedly truncated, due to both whale safety concerns and elevated levels of domoic acid, a toxin that builds up in shellfish.
Most of all, he wanted to avoid a situation in which the club once again would have to make hefty additions at the midsummer trade deadline.
“But by midsummer of 2022, there was a lot of wheat on the market from other countries that really stepped up exports.”
Victory here on 4 July would be a midsummer night's dream for the Liberal Democrats.
Every year, people around the world ring in the June solstice with midsummer bonfires, festivals and — for those living above the Arctic Circle — midnight sun celebrations.
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