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- summer cypress/ˈsʌmə ˈsaɪprəs/An annual plant (Kochia scoparia) with fine, feathery, green foliage that turns red or purple in autumn, resembling a miniature cypress tree.nounlow
- summer flounder/ˈsʌmə ˈflaʊndə/A flatfish species (Paralichthys dentatus) found in coastal Atlantic waters of North America, also known as fluke.nounLow
- summer games/ˈsʌmə ɡeɪmz/Sports competitions or events held during the summer season.plural-nounModerate in sports and event contexts; low in general everyday conversation.
- summer grape/ˈsʌmə ɡreɪp/A wild grape species native to North America, Vitis aestivalis, known for ripening in late summer.nounC1/C2
- summer kitchen/ˈsʌmə ˈkɪtʃɪn/A separate kitchen area or structure used primarily during the summer months to keep heat and cooking odors out of the main living quarters.nounLow
- summer pudding/ˈsʌmə ˌpʊdɪŋ/A traditional British dessert made by lining a bowl with sliced white bread, then filling it with a mixture of soft summer berries, and weighting it down so the bread soaks up the juices and sets into a mold.nounC1
- summer roll/ˈsʌmə ˌrəʊl/A Vietnamese fresh, cold appetizer consisting of a translucent rice paper wrapper filled with vermicelli, fresh herbs, vegetables, and often shrimp or pork, served without frying.nounLow-to-Medium (common in culinary/travel contexts)
- summer sausage/ˈsʌmə ˌsɒsɪdʒ/A type of cured, semi-dry sausage that does not require refrigeration, originally made to be preserved during warmer months.nounLow
- summer school/ˈsʌmə skuːl/an educational course or program held during the summer break, often for remedial, enrichment, or accelerated learning.nounB1
- summer solstice/ˌsʌmə ˈsɒlstɪs/The moment in the year when the Sun reaches its highest position in the sky as seen from the North Pole, resulting in the longest period of daylight. It marks the official beginning of summer in the Northern Hemisphere.nounC1
- summer sores/ˈsʌmə sɔːz/A skin condition, most commonly in horses, characterized by persistent, non-healing, granulomatous lesions that are exacerbated by warm weather, caused by larvae of the stomach worms Habronema spp. and Draschia spp. transmitted by flies.plural-nounLow
- summer squash/ˌsʌmə ˈskwɒʃ/An edible fruit/gourd of various species of the genus Cucurbita, harvested in its immature state when the rind is still tender and edible, as opposed to winter squash.nounC1
- summer stock/ˈsʌmə ˌstɒk/Theater productions, typically plays and musicals, staged during the summer months by a repertory company, often in rural or resort areas.nounMedium-low
- summer tanager/ˈsʌmə ˈtænɪdʒə/A medium-sized songbird, found in the Americas, with males being predominantly bright red and females being a yellowish-orange.nounC1
- summer theater/ˈsʌmə ˌθɪətə/A theater, often outdoors or in a temporary seasonal venue, that operates only during the summer months, typically offering a repertory of light or popular plays and musicals.nounB2
- summer time/ˈsʌmə taɪm/The period of the year when the weather is warmest, typically from June to August in the northern hemisphere.nounHigh
- summer-sweet/ˈsʌmə swiːt/A North American deciduous shrub (Clethra alnifolia), known for its fragrant white or pink flower spikes that bloom in mid-to-late summer.nounLow
- summercaterNot applicable / No standard transcription.A person, typically an urban resident, who spends the summer in a rural or coastal area, often in a rented or seasonal property.nounRare / Regional
- summerhouse/ˈsʌməhaʊs/A small building in a garden or park designed for sitting in during fine weather.nounC1
- summerize/ˈsʌməraɪz/To give a brief statement of the main points of something.verb-transitiveB2
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