Midsummer Word Search
Free Midsummer word search. We picked 12 themed words — what it marks, and the customs and symbols around it — and laid them out on a 15×15 grid. Drag across the letters to find every word on the list.
Words to find: BONFIRE, MAYPOLE, WREATH, STRAWBERRY, GARLAND, HERBS, LILIES, FERN, MEAD, WASSAIL, DANCING, FEASTING.
There is no timer pressure: take as long as you like, and spend a hint if a word will not surface.
Midsummer word list, defined
- BONFIRE /bɒnˈfaɪər/ · noun
- A large outdoor fire, typically made from wood or other combustible materials, often used for warmth, cooking, or ceremonial purposes. Related: fire, flame, blaze, inferno.
- MAYPOLE /ˈmeɪpoʊl/ · noun
- A tall pole, typically made of wood or metal, decorated with ribbons or flowers, around which people dance on May Day or other festive occasions. Related: dance pole, ribbon pole, May Day pole.
- WREATH /rɪθ/ · noun
- A circular or oval arrangement of flowers, leaves, or other material, typically made for decorative purposes. A circular or oval band or strip, especially one made of flowers or leaves. Related: garland, crown, chaplet, coronet.
- STRAWBERRY /ˈstrɔbəri/ · noun
- A sweet and juicy fruit with a bright red color, typically having a hollow core and a sweet aroma. Related: raspberry, blueberry, blackberry, cassis.
- GARLAND /ˈɡɑːrlənd/ · noun
- A rope or string of flowers, leaves, or other material, used for decoration, especially for a special occasion. A series of objects, such as beads or shells, strung together. Related: wreath, coronet, diadem, crown.
- HERBS /hɜːrz/ · noun
- Herbs are plants used for flavoring, medicine, or fragrance. They are often used in cooking and herbal remedies. Related: plants, greens, spices, botanicals.
- LILIES /ˈlaɪliːz/ · noun
- Lilies are a genus of flowering plants in the family Liliaceae. They are known for their showy, trumpet-shaped flowers and are often used in floral arrangements. Related: flowers, plants, blossoms, tulips.
- FERN /fɜːrn/ · noun
- A type of vascular plant that belongs to the division Pteridophyta, typically having a long stem and leafy fronds. Ferns are often found in damp, shaded areas and are commonly used in floral arrangements. Related: ivy, moss, lily, ivy.
- MEAD /miːd/ · noun
- A sweet, fermented beverage made from honey, or a drink made from fermented fruit juice or other ingredients. Related: honey wine, hydromel, metheglin, wine.
- WASSAIL /ˈwɑːseɪl/ · noun, verb
- A traditional English toast made with apple cider, often served at Christmas or while wassailing apple trees. The act of singing or shouting while wassailing. Related: toast, drink, ale, cider.
- DANCING /dænsɪŋ/ · verb, noun
- The act of moving one's body in a rhythmic way, typically to music. A style of movement that is characterized by a rhythmic and often energetic quality. Related: moving, swaying, swinging, twirling.
- FEASTING /ˈfiːstɪŋ/ · verb
- The act of eating a meal, especially a large or festive one. To eat a meal with great enjoyment or in large quantities. Related: banqueting, gorging, indulging, munching.
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