summer
|sum/mer|
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/ˈsʌmər/
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/ˈsʌmə/
warmest season
Etymology
Etymology Information
'summer' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'sumor', where it meant 'the warmest season'.
Historical Evolution
'sumor' transformed into the Middle English word 'somer', and eventually became the modern English word 'summer'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the warmest season', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the warmest season of the year, occurring between spring and autumn.
We spent the summer at the beach.
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Verb 1
to spend the summer in a particular place.
They summered in the south of France.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35