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