springtime
Americannoun
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Also called: springtide. the season of spring
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the earliest, usually the most attractive, period of the existence of something
Etymology
Origin of springtime
Example Sentences
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The March full Moon is known as the Worm Moon as it refers to when earthworms begin to emerge from the soil as the weather warms in springtime.
From BBC
While much of the country is still digging out from snow, it’s springtime in the streaming world, with an impressive-looking crop of new series poised to compete for viewers’ eyeballs.
From MarketWatch
A hot, dry stretch following a rainy, cold one is fairly typical in springtime in mid-latitude regions such as Southern California, Hall said.
From Los Angeles Times
Don’t wait too long if you want to rebook, especially if you are planning springtime trips.
Duane strolled through a meadow made gloriously thick with grasses and wildflowers brightened by the springtime sun.
From Literature
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