Summer

Pronunciation: /ˈsʌmər/

Definitions of summer

noun the warmest season of the year, in the northern hemisphere from June to August and in the southern hemisphere from December to February

Example Sentences

A1 I love going to the beach in the summer.

A2 During the summer, I like to go camping with my family.

B1 Summer is my favorite season because I can spend more time outdoors.

B2 Many people travel to exotic destinations during the summer months.

C1 The summer solstice marks the longest day of the year.

C2 Summer is a time of relaxation and rejuvenation for many people.

Examples of summer in a Sentence

formal The summer season is a popular time for families to go on vacation.

informal I can't wait for summer break so we can hang out at the beach all day.

slang Summer is lit, let's make some memories!

figurative In the summer of my life, I was carefree and full of adventure.

Grammatical Forms of summer

• past tense: summed
• plural: summers
• comparative: more summery
• superlative: most summery
• present tense: summer
• future tense: will summer
• perfect tense: have summered
• continuous tense: is summering
• singular: summer
• positive degree: summery
• infinitive: to summer
• gerund: summering
• participle: summered

Origin and Evolution of summer

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'summer' originated from the Old English word 'sumor', which is derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'sumuraz'.

Evolution of the word: The word 'summer' has retained its meaning of the warmest season of the year, but its usage has expanded to also represent a period of leisure and relaxation.