summery

adjective

sum·​mery ˈsə-mə-rē How to pronounce summery (audio)
ˈsəm-rē
: of, resembling, or fit for summer

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The first new arrival that caught our eye was Free People’s circa-2007 The Originals Floral Print Midi Dress, which might strike you as a summery find at first but is actually just the thing to wear under a leather jacket for the early fall season. Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2025 Fresh blueberries, grated ginger, and lemon zest add a bright, summery flavor to this tender cake for the perfect warm weather treat. Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2025 Knott’s Scary Farm visitors who belly up to the bar at the Calico Saloon can shout requests to a ghost pianist who plays everything from Ragtime masterpieces to summery pop hits by Katy Perry during the annual Halloween seasonal event. Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 24 Oct. 2025 My risotto had burrata and fresh asparagus and followed a summery appetizer tart with pea tendrils, creme fraiche, and a minty pistou. Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for summery

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of summery was in the 15th century

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“Summery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/summery. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.

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summery

adjective
sum·​mery ˈsəm-(ə-)rē How to pronounce summery (audio)
: of, resembling, or fit for summer

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