summery

adjective

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

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Light, refreshing, and summery, this elegant but satisfying shrimp salad is ready in minutes and can be made ahead and served chilled. Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 May 2026 Even though some celebrities and street style stars are breaking summer’s biggest pedicure rule and showing off bare toes lately, most are still opting for polish, from barely-there nudes to summery neons. Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 28 May 2026 Browne gave her waves some summery, salty texture with Hair by Sam McKnight Sundaze Sea Spray by Sam McKnight and topped it off with a vibrant, turquoise Pucci scarf worn as a headband. Marci Robin, Allure, 27 May 2026 And this Greek god of a summery expression, Corfu, is what the brand’s founders call their solar perfume. Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 27 May 2026 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 31 May. 2026.

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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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