midsummer
/'mid,sʌmə/
Definition
- Noun:
- The middle of summer: Specifically, the period around the summer solstice, the longest day of the year, typically around June 21st in the Northern Hemisphere.
- The summer solstice: The precise day when the sun reaches its highest position in the sky, marking the official beginning of astronomical summer.
Usage and Examples
- Noun:
- The festival is traditionally held at midsummer.
- The days are longest at midsummer.
- We planned a midsummer night's picnic.
Advanced Usage
- "Midsummer Day": A specific traditional date, June 24th, which is close to the summer solstice and is associated with various festivals.
- In some cultures, Midsummer Day is a public holiday.
- "Midsummer Eve": The evening before Midsummer Day, often celebrated with festivities.
- Bonfires are lit on Midsummer Eve.
Variants and Related Words
- Midsummer's Day (n): Another term for Midsummer Day (June 24th).
- Midsummer madness (n phrase): A proverbial term for foolish or eccentric behavior, sometimes associated with the heat of summer.
- His sudden decision seemed like midsummer madness.
Synonyms
- Summer solstice: The astronomical event marking midsummer.
- June solstice: The solstice occurring in June (Northern Hemisphere).
Related Phrases and Idioms
- A Midsummer Night's Dream: The title of a famous play by William Shakespeare, often evoking the magical or whimsical atmosphere associated with midsummer.
- The garden party had a feeling of A Midsummer Night's Dream.
Noun
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June 21, when the sun is at its northernmost point
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