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 overall mood leaned more wintery than summery, with darker palettes and heavier fabrics taking center stage — unexpected for this time of year. Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2025 Use the shower gel to gently clean your limbs after a long journey, and then smooth on the body cream with its summery scent. Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025 Zara Larsson brought summery vibes to the MTV VMAs in a sheer minidress decked out with beaded embellishments and 3D florals. Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025 After the bright, light, summery holiday special that was Glass Onion, the Knives Out franchise returns to its gothic roots with a wintry whodunit that, for some at least, might endure as the the best one yet. Damon Wise, Deadline, 6 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 21 Sep. 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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