midsummer
(noun)
/ˌmɪdˈsʌmər/
Definitions
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The middle of summer.
A time when the earth's heart beats hardest, drenched in golden light and emerald days.Example: The festival is held in midsummer when the weather is warmest.
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The period traditionally referred to as the summer solstice, approximately June 21st in the northern hemisphere.
When the sun lingers at its zenith, nature sings its longest, most radiant song.Example: Midsummer celebrations are a common tradition in Sweden.
Origin
Middle English: from mid + summer.
Synonyms
summer solstice, high summer
Antonyms
midwinter, winter solstice