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Meaning of "midsummer" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF MIDSUMMER

midsummer  [ˈmɪdˈsʌmə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF MIDSUMMER

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Midsummer is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES MIDSUMMER MEAN IN ENGLISH?

midsummer

Midsummer

Midsummer, also known as St John's Day, is the period of time centered upon the summer solstice, and more specifically the Northern European celebrations that accompany the actual solstice or take place on a day between June 21 and June 25 and the preceding evening. The exact dates vary between different cultures. Because he was believed to have been born on that day, the Christian Church designated June 24 as the feast day of the early Christian martyr St John the Baptist, and the observance of St John's Day begins the evening before, known as St John's Eve. These are commemorated by many Christian denominations. Midsummer is especially important in the cultures of Scandinavia, and the Baltics. In Sweden the Midsummer is such an important festivity that there have been serious discussions to make the Midsummer's Eve into the National Day of Sweden, instead of June 6. It may also be referred to as St. Hans Day.

Definition of midsummer in the English dictionary

The definition of midsummer in the dictionary is the middle or height of the summer.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH MIDSUMMER


bummer
ˈbʌmə
comer
ˈkʌmə
crumber
ˈkrʌmə
cummer
ˈkʌmə
downcomer
ˈdaʊnˌkʌmə
drummer
ˈdrʌmə
gumma
ˈɡʌmə
gummer
ˈɡʌmə
hummer
ˈhʌmə
incomer
ˈɪnkʌmə
latecomer
ˈleɪtˌkʌmə
mummer
ˈmʌmə
newcomer
ˈnjuːˌkʌmə
overcomer
ˌəʊvəˈkʌmə
plumber
ˈplʌmə
rummer
ˈrʌmə
skummer
ˈskʌmə
slummer
ˈslʌmə
strummer
ˈstrʌmə
summer
ˈsʌmə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE MIDSUMMER

midsagittal
midsection
midship
midshipman
midshipmate
midshipmen
midships
midsize
midsole
midspace
midst
midstory
midstream
Midsummer Day
midsummer madness
midsummer-men
Midsummer´s Day
midterm
midterm blues
midterm elections

WORDS THAT END LIKE MIDSUMMER

breastsummer
bressummer
double drummer
glummer
hammer
high summer
Indian summer
jammer
kettledrummer
programmer
Saint Luke´s summer
Saint Martin´s summer
scummer
shimmer
snow-in-summer
swimmer
thrummer
trimmer
yammer
Zimmer

Synonyms and antonyms of midsummer in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «midsummer» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF MIDSUMMER

Find out the translation of midsummer to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of midsummer from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «midsummer» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

仲夏
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

pleno verano
570 millions of speakers

English

midsummer
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

गरमी का मध्य
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

منتصف الصيف
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

в середине лета
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

período do meio do verão
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

কর্কটক্রান্তি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

plein été
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pertengahan musim panas
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Hochsommer
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

真夏
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

한여름
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Midsummer
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

khoảng giưa mùa hè
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

நடுவேனிற்்காலம்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

मध्यरात्री
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

yaz ortası
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

piena estate
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Midsummer
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

в середині літа
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

solstițiu de vară
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

μεσοκαλόκαιρο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

midsomer
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

midsommar
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

midtsommer
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of midsummer

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «MIDSUMMER»

The term «midsummer» is quite widely used and occupies the 26.756 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «MIDSUMMER» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about midsummer

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MIDSUMMER»

Discover the use of midsummer in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to midsummer and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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As I Walked Out One Midsummer Morning
"Despite this romantic and optimistic opening, what Lee finds and describes is the most primitive and feudal country in Europe, a peninsula for the most part untouched by the modern world, a land of labor without dignity, a church devoid of ...
Laurie Lee, 2011
2
A Midsummer Night's Dream: Critical Essays
This volume traces the modern critical and performance history of this play, one of Shakespeare's most-loved and most-performed comedies. The essay focus on such modern concerns as feminism, deconstruction, textual theory, and queer theory.
Dorothea Kehler, 2001
3
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Contains a selection of criticism through the centuries on the play, plus an accessible summary, analysis of key passages, a comprehensive list of characters, and a biography of Shakespeare.
Harold Bloom, Janyce Marson, 2008
4
A Midsummer Night's Dream for Kids
An adaptation of the classic Shakespeare play by the author's second grade class.
Lois Burdett, 1997
5
Death in Midsummer, and Other Stories
Recognized throughout the world for his brilliance as a novelist and playwright, Yukio Mishima is also noted as a master of the short story in his native Japan.
Yukio Mishima, 1966
6
Shakespeare's a Midsummer Night's Dream for Kids: 3 Short ...
"Midsummer like you have never readit before; quick, fun, and easy to understand - just like Playing with Plays other play: Romeo and Juliet."
Brendan P. Kelso, 2008
7
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Written in clear, jargon-free language, this is the only book so far in print that offers an extended study of major 20th-century productions of the Dream in their historical context.
Jay L. Halio, 2003
8
A Midsummer Night's Dream
This series concentrates on the dramatic aspect of Shakespearea s works, enabling novices to become familiar with the plot and characters.
William Shakespeare, Alan Durband, 1984
9
Understanding A Midsummer Night's Dream: A Student Casebook ...
Going beyond a dramatic analysis, this casebook examines fascinating topics in the play-- such as love, marriage, holidays, and dreams-- and their relation to contemporary trends and topics.
Faith Nostbakken, 2003
10
Midsummer Snowballs
The only book to document artist Andy Goldsworthy's most astonishing & largest ephemeral work to date -- thirteen huge snowballs, each weighing about a ton -- removed from the wilderness & placed on the streets of London in a unique ...
Andy Goldsworthy, 2001

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MIDSUMMER»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term midsummer is used in the context of the following news items.
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Lily Rabe and Hamish Linklater: A Midsummer Night's Couple
Hamish Linklater was singing. Lily Rabe was not listening. As Mr. Linklater warbled, Ms. Rabe lay in bed with her hands pressed firmly over her ... «New York Times, Jul 15»
2
Purple haricot verts
When midsummer hits, I avoid cooking like the plague. My husband and I forgo the kitchen for the grill and eat whole fruits and vegetables as ... «Seven Days, Jul 15»
3
Reviewed by James Roy MacBean
In this, the 41st season of Midsummer Mozart, founding director George Cleve scheduled Program I with Mozart's 41st Symphony in C Major, ... «Berkeley Daily Planet, Jul 15»
4
Midsummer Celebration of Food, Cookbooks and Community at …
It's a rare opportunity to gather in one restaurant and enjoy specialty dishes sourced from the Island by seven distinct chefs. All of which are, ... «The Vineyard Gazette - Martha's Vineyard News, Jul 15»
5
NBA Western Conference Midsummer Power Rankings
Here are the midsummer power rankings. Next: The Elite (1-4). Next1 of 5Prev post. Use your ← → (arrows) to browse. Tags: Power Rankings ... «Purple & Blues, Jul 15»
6
Midsummer music in the park on Thursday
On July 23, longtime Music in the Park sponsor B.C. Lottery Corporation (BCLC) will mark its 39th anniversary with Midsummer Music Jam. «Kamloops This Week, Jul 15»
7
Review: A Midsummer Night's Dream (Garsington Opera and RSC)
An unusual alliance between the Garsington Opera and the Royal Shakespeare Company resulted in the rare treat of the Bard's A Midsummer ... «The Void, Jul 15»
8
Midsummer Night's Dream: Retro-Futuristic Ball in Moscow
The 2015 Midsummer Night's Dream embraced the conception of retro-futurism with the Futuropolis (City of the Future), an alternative future city ... «Sputnik International, Jul 15»
9
Midsummer dance celebration brings audience to tears in Halstock …
People gathered to enjoy a unique contemporary performance at the outdoor centre of Limemead Farm for its Midsummer Dance project. «Western Gazette, Jul 15»
10
A midsummer baby illustrates power of hope
We are at the very height of the summer. The tomatoes are in, the corn is high. Every leaf on every tree has made its appearance and every ... «Shore News Today, Jul 15»

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