springtime

noun

ˈspriŋ-ˌtīm How to pronounce springtime (audio)
Definition of springtimenext
1
as in bloom
a state or time of great activity, thriving, or achievement a springtime of entrepreneurship in the old Soviet bloc after the fall of the Iron Curtain

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2
as in childhood
the state or time of being a child a man in the winter of his life reminiscing about his springtime and wondering where all the years went

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Recent Examples of springtime Neese recommends leaning into springtime planting instead of leaping in headfirst. — Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 15 July 2026 Native plants, open trails, and seasonal blooms (especially beautiful in springtime) showcase the Texas Hill Country at its most photogenic. — Jill Robbins, Southern Living, 9 July 2026 The lesson plan culminates in a springtime visit to the Splash Education Center at 4426 Excelsior Road and the vernal pools behind the center at Mather Field. — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 5 July 2026 That said, the park is open year-round, with springtime wildflowers and whale-watching on the coast in May, and opportunities to see the salmon run in September and October. — Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for springtime
Recent Examples of Synonyms for springtime
  1. bloom
  2. childhood
  3. blooming
  4. youth
Noun
  • Maintenance crews have since repeatedly battled with algae blooms that have turned the pool’s water green, with the landmark being drained at least three times by July 10.
    — Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The project to give the pool a facelift to celebrate the United States’ 250th birthday began in April, but has been beset by difficulties after it became plagued by an algae bloom and the pool’s new blue lining began to peel.
    — Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of bloom
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  • Michael, who would later split from his father’s control, accused him of severe childhood emotional and physical abuse, including beatings with iron cords.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Perhaps your cousin is having a tropical destination wedding, or your childhood best friend is tying the knot on a stylish country estate.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of childhood
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  • Cold Damage Pruning old wood hydrangeas at the wrong time can damage buds and reduce blooming.
    — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 28 July 2026
  • Once blooms fade, seeds eventually begin to form, the plant becomes leggy, and blooming slows.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 16 July 2026
Definition of blooming
Noun
  • What may have seemed acceptable in the early consumer software days looks different after more than a decade of hard lessons about social media's impact on youth and as AI use becomes pervasive.
    — Paulo Carvão, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Anti-vaping advocates have said that e-cigarettes in kid-friendly flavors have increased in use among youth and young adults.
    — Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of youth

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“Springtime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/springtime. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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