What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
summer
Example
I love going to the beach during the summer. [summer: noun]
Example
We usually take a family vacation in the summer. [summer: noun]
summertime
Example
I always look forward to summertime because I can go camping. [summertime: noun]
Example
We spent most of our afternoons outside during summertime. [summertime: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Summer is more commonly used than summertime in everyday language.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between summer and summertime?
Summer is more formal than summertime, which is more casual and informal.
