Winter /ˈwɪntɚ/

The meaning and definition of Winter, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun

Traditionally the fourth of the four seasons, typically regarded as being from December 23 to March 20 in continental regions of the Northern Hemisphere or the months of June, July and August in the Southern Hemisphere. It is the time when the sun is lowest in the sky, resulting in short days, and the time of year with the lowest atmospheric temperatures for the region.
The period of decay, old age, death, or the like.

verb

To spend the winter (in a particular place).
“When they retired, they hoped to winter in Florida.”
To store something (for instance animals) somewhere over winter to protect it from cold.

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Winter /ˈwɪntɚ/

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