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midsummer

/ˈmɪdˌsʌm.ɚ/
mid · sum · mer
Plural:midsummers
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• noun

1

The middle or height of the summer season.

Example

"We decided to rent a cabin by the lake in midsummer to escape the city's oppressive heat."

2

The period of the summer solstice, occurring around June 21 in the Northern Hemisphere and often celebrated with traditional festivals.

Example

"In Sweden, midsummer is famously celebrated with traditional feasts and dancing around a decorated maypole."

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'midsumor', a compound of 'midd' (mid, middle) and 'sumor' (summer).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Midsummer. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/midsummer
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