summering
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˈsʌmərɪŋ/
KK: /sʌmərɪŋ/
noun
Definition
A period or instance of spending the summer, often for vacation or to enjoy cooler weather.
Example
They enjoyed their summering in the mountains, away from the heat of the city.
Conversation
Are you planning any trips for summering this year?
Yeah, I might go to the beach for a week.
That sounds great! I love summering by the ocean.
Me too! It's the perfect way to relax and enjoy the sun.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
vacation
holiday
respite
Antonyms
winter
work
school
verb
Definition
To spend the summer season in a particular place or doing a specific activity.
Example
They are summering in the mountains this year.
Tense Forms
Past: summered
Past Participle: summered
Conversation
Are you planning on summering anywhere special this year?
Yeah, I'm thinking about going to the beach for a week.
That sounds amazing! I love summering by the ocean.
Root Explanation
The word 'summering' is derived from 'summer' (from Old English *sumor*, meaning the warmest season of the year) and the suffix '-ing' (indicating the action or process of). Therefore, 'summering' refers to the action or process of spending time during the summer season.
Memory Tip
Think of the warmest season of the year, 'summer', and remember that 'summering' means the action of spending time in that season.
Visually Confused Words
stammering
slumbering
shimmering
sumerian
slumming
scumming
submetering
simmeringly