midsummer

noun
UK: /mɪdˈsʌmər/
US: /mɪdˈsʌmər/

  1. The middle of summer, around June 21st in the northern hemisphere.

    1. We had a party at midsummer.
    2. The village celebrates midsummer with a bonfire and traditional dances under the stars.

  2. The summer solstice itself; the day with the longest period of daylight.

    1. Midsummer is a magical time.
    2. Ancient cultures built monuments to align with the sun on midsummer to celebrate the occasion.

Synonyms

summer solstice
midsummer adjective

  1. Relating to the middle of summer.

    1. It was a midsummer day.
    2. The midsummer heat was intense, making everyone want to head to the beach to cool off.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "midsummer" in English means: The middle of summer, around June 21st in the northern hemisphere., The summer solstice itself; the day with the longest period of daylight..

The phonetic transcription of "midsummer" is /mɪdˈsʌmər/ in British English and /mɪdˈsʌmər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "midsummer": summer solstice.

Example usage of "midsummer": "We had a party at midsummer.". More examples on the page.