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It was mid spring vs It was the middle of spring

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'It was mid spring' is a more casual and informal way of expressing that it was the middle of the spring season. On the other hand, 'it was the middle of spring' is a more formal and precise way of conveying the same idea.

Last updated: March 15, 2024

It was mid spring

This phrase is correct and commonly used in informal contexts to indicate the middle of the spring season.

This phrase is a casual way of expressing that it was the middle of the spring season.

Examples:

  • It was mid spring when the flowers started to bloom.
  • We planned the picnic for mid spring when the weather is pleasant.
  • It was mid-spring, when the nightingales were chanting from the pulpits of the branches; the rose decked with pearly dew, like blushes on the cheek of a chiding ...
  • Jul 22, 2013 ... It was mid-spring and the outdoor temperature was already in the 80's but cool enough at night to go without HVAC cooling. So what was the ...
  • Oct 31, 2014 ... It was mid-spring and the outdoor temperature was already in the 80's but cool enough at night to go without HVAC cooling. So what was the ...
  • Jul 2, 2014 ... I had this book with me while at the beach. The beach was cold. It was mid-spring and it was New England. I stood and I looked at the sea.

Alternatives:

  • It was the middle of spring
  • It was the midpoint of spring
  • It was halfway through spring
  • It was the middle of the spring season
  • It was the middle part of spring

It was the middle of spring

This phrase is correct and more formal than 'it was mid spring'. It is commonly used in formal contexts to indicate the middle of the spring season.

This phrase is a formal way of expressing that it was the middle of the spring season.

Examples:

  • It was the middle of spring when the temperature started to rise.
  • The festival falls in the middle of spring.
  • If I recall correctly. It was the middle of spring. Walkin with my boys. Contemplating what summer will bring. We started talking about girls. And it was the funniest ...
  • "I should mention that when we arrived it was the middle of spring break, so the resort was quite booked. As a result, I was unable to upgrade my room. The staff  ...
  • It was the middle of spring. Walkin with my boys. Contiplating what summer will bring. We started talkin about girls. And it was the funniest thing. As I started to ...
  • During the intermission of the classical symphony, a woman wearing too much perfume and a mink coat, even though it was the middle of spring, walked up to ...

Alternatives:

  • It was mid spring
  • It was the midpoint of spring
  • It was halfway through spring
  • It was the middle part of spring
  • It was the center of spring

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