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summers

3 definitions • 7 examples
1
the season of the year between spring and autumn when the weather is warmest, lasting from June to September north of the equator and from December to March south of the equator:

Examples:

We have breakfast on the balcony in (the) summer.
Last summer they went to Australia, and two summers ago they went to Brazil.
That year it was a hot, dry summer.
a summer/summer's day
2
to spend the summer in a particular place:

Examples:

If your cactus has summered outdoors, move it into the garage or house when overnight temperatures drop below 65°F.
3
the season of the year between spring and fall, lasting from June to September north of the equator and from December to March south of the equator, when the weather is warmest:

Examples:

[ C ] We always spend our summers on the island.

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