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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Expressing gratitude to the Judge Lewis Liman for his summery judgement ruling of Thursday, Lively took the PR initiative with the statement, after 24 hours of lawyers on both sides as well her WME agency trying to put a public face on the loss of face. Dominic Patten, Deadline, 3 Apr. 2026 Lime juice gives this rice bowl a summery zest while cayenne and jalapeño pepper add a nice kick. Patricia S York, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026 Every outfit is better, and more summery, with a beaded red necklace. Natalie Cantell, InStyle, 31 Mar. 2026 Light shades of green such as pastel green or lime green look fresh and bright and therefore go particularly well with light, summery colors like white, beige, or delicate pastel shades. Jana Ackermann, Glamour, 28 Mar. 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 12 Apr. 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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