What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
springtime
Example
I love the fresh air and sunshine of springtime. [springtime: noun]
Example
Springtime is the perfect season for a picnic in the park. [springtime: adjective]
spring
Example
The flowers are starting to bloom now that spring has arrived. [spring: noun]
Example
The cat tried to spring onto the counter to catch the mouse. [spring: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Spring is a more common word than springtime and can be used in a wider range of contexts. Springtime is less commonly used and is typically only used to refer to the season of spring.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between springtime and spring?
Both springtime and spring are casual and informal words that can be used in everyday language. However, spring is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts, while springtime is typically only used in informal contexts.
