springtime

/'spriɳtaim/

Thân thiện

The children play in the park during the springtime.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • The season of growth: The period of the year between winter and summer, characterized by new plant growth, warmer weather, and longer days. It is often associated with renewal and rebirth.
   • A period of early development or vigor: A figurative use referring to a time of youth, freshness, or the beginning of something.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • I love the flowers that bloom in the springtime.
  • The springtime of his career was marked by great innovation and energy.
  • The city is most beautiful in the springtime.

Advanced Usage

• "In the springtime of life": A metaphorical phrase referring to youth or the early, vibrant period of one's life.
  • She was in the springtime of life, full of hopes and dreams.

Variants and Related Words

• Spring (n): The more common and general term for the season. "Springtime" is often used for its poetic or evocative quality.
  • We are planning a trip for next spring.
• Springlike (adj): Resembling or characteristic of spring.
  • We enjoyed a week of springlike weather in February.

Synonyms

• Spring: The season between winter and summer.
• Seedtime: An archaic or literary term emphasizing the sowing season.

Related Phrases

• Spring fever: A feeling of restlessness or excitement associated with the arrival of spring.
  • I've got a serious case of spring fever and just want to be outside.

Related Idioms

• No spring chicken: Not young anymore.
  • He can still run fast, but he's no spring chicken.
  • (Note: This idiom uses "spring" metaphorically, not "springtime" directly.)

Học thuật

Noun

1. the season of growth
   • the emerging buds were a sure sign of spring
   • he will hold office until the spring of next year

Từ đồng nghĩa

• spring