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Dog days is a plural noun that refers to the hottest time of the year, which in the northern hemisphere is usually between early July and early September.

Dog days can also refer to a period of stagnation or inactivity suggestive of hot, sultry weather when it can be difficult to summon the energy required for hard work.

Spending the day at a swimming hole has always been the perfect relief for the dog days of summer.