Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

high-summer

noun
/haɪ ˈsʌmər/
Definition
The period of summer when temperatures reach their peak and the days are longest.
Examples
  • Many families enjoy vacations during high-summer, when the weather is warm and inviting.
  • Farmers harvest many crops in high-summer due to the long sunny days.
Meaning
High-summer refers to the time in the summer season characterized by the highest temperatures and the fullest emergence of summer foliage and flowers.
Synonyms
  • Mid-summer
  • Peak summer
  • Summertime