summer time

"Summer time" can refer to both the warmest season of the year and a practice of adjusting clocks to extend daylight during this period.

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Definition

A2General

The warmest period of the year, typically from late June to early September in the Northern Hemisphere.

Example

  • Many people go on vacation during summer time to enjoy the sunny weather.
  • Summer time is perfect for outdoor activities like swimming and hiking.

B1Timekeeping

(British)A period of daylight saving time in the UK when clocks are set one hour ahead of standard time, usually from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October.

Example

  • In the UK, summer time begins in March and ends in October.
  • British Summer Time helps to make better use of daylight during the longer days.

B1Vacation

(American)A period during the summer season often associated with leisure activities, travel, and outdoor events.

Example

  • Kids look forward to summer time because they get a break from school.
  • We plan our family trips during summer time to make the most of the warm weather.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "summer time":

summer holidaysummer and winterholiday timetime changetime inlocal timetime of daygood timeslow timegolden timeflat time