Midsummer

/ˈmɪdˌsʌmər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

the middle of summer, typically around the summer solstice.

The village celebrates midsummer with a festival filled with music and dance.

the time of the year when the sun is at its highest point and the days are longest.

Many cultures have traditions that commemorate midsummer as a time of abundance.

the season or period in which midsummer occurs.

In midsummer, the gardens are in full bloom and the air is fragrant.

an event or celebration marking the arrival of midsummer.

The midsummer celebration attracted visitors from all over the country.

Middle English, from 'mid' + 'summer'; akin to Old English 'midde-sumor'.

midsummer night's dream

A term referring to an ideal or enchanting summer experience, often referenced in literature.

solstice

The point in time when the sun reaches its highest or lowest point in the sky.

summer

The warmest season of the year, typically lasting from June to September in the Northern Hemisphere.

Midsummer madness

During the festival, everyone was in a state of midsummer madness, dancing and laughing.

Midsummer tunes

We heard some great midsummer tunes during the celebration.