midsummer
/ˈmɪdˌsʌmər/
noun
- The middle part of summer, especially around the summer solstice (around June 21 in the Northern Hemisphere).
- Midsummer is the best time for outdoor festivals and barbecues.
- The days are longest at midsummer, with nearly 16 hours of daylight.
- They planned their vacation for midsummer to enjoy the warm weather.
- The summer solstice, often celebrated with traditional festivals.
- Midsummer has been a time of celebration since ancient times.
- They lit bonfires on midsummer night to mark the longest day.
- In Sweden, people celebrate midsummer with maypoles and dancing.
Antonyms
adjective
- Relating to or occurring in the middle of summer.
- The midsummer heat made everyone seek shade.
- They attended a midsummer festival in the park.
- The garden was in full bloom during the midsummer months.