Definition of winter - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
seasonscoldest season of the year
- Winter often brings snow and ice..
2.
metaphoricalRare period of inactivity or decayRare
- The company faced a winter of discontent..
Verb
1.
seasonal stayintr. stay somewhere during the cold monthsintr.
- Many birds winter in warmer climates..
2.
agriculturetr. TECH. keep animals or plants indoors during cold monthstr. TECH.
- Farmers winter their cattle in barns.
Images of winter
coldest season of the year
Expressions with winter
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mild depression in winter months
Many people suffer from winter blues due to lack of sunlight.
survive through the winter season
The plants managed to winter over despite the harsh conditions.
the cold season is approaching
The leaves are falling, and winter is coming.
the coldest part of winter
In the dead of winter, temperatures can drop significantly.
the coldest part of winter
In the depths of winter, the lake is completely frozen.
central and coldest part of the winter season
In the heart of winter, the nights are longest.
dominance of winter's harsh conditions
The city was under the grip of winter for weeks.
time including both autumn and winter seasons
The autumn-winter collection will be released in September.
survive until the end of winter
The crops were able to last the winter.
timeframe that includes both warm and cold seasons
The project will take summer and winter to complete.
stay in a place until winter ends
They decided to wait out the winter in the cabin.
boot with insulation and waterproofing
His winter boots have thick insulation and are waterproof.
holiday period in winter, especially between semesters in schools
Students look forward to winter break for a rest from studies..
warm coat worn during winter
She bought a new winter coat for the trip.
event with winter theme or activities
The town hosts a winter festival every December.
time off work or school in winter
We always enjoy our winter holiday in December.
sport played on ice or snow during winter
Skiing is a popular winter sport.
storm with snow, sleet, or freezing rain
The winter storm caused school closures across the city.
sunlight during the winter season
The winter sun cast long shadows on the ground.
hot drink or food consumed in winter
She enjoyed a winter warmer by the fireplace.
garden with evergreen plants and winter flowers
The winter garden was full of blooming hellebores.
tire designed for use in cold weather and snow
He installed winter tires on his car for better traction.
tyre with a tread pattern for better grip on snow and ice
Winter tyres provide better grip on icy roads.
during the coldest part of winter season
We traveled in the deep of winter.
Origin of winter
Proto-Germanic, wintruz (winter)
Terms with winter included in their meaning
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seasons
season between summer and winter
time of year
season between winter and summer
winter travel
activity of moving over snow on skis
winter sport
activity of moving across snow on a snowboard
winter
make a path through snow
winter travel
moving on skis over open land, for fun or competition
winter sport
recreational skiing down slopes for enjoyment
north american animal
small North American mammal that hibernates in winter
winter activity
catching fish through ice on lakes or rivers
winter maintenance
vehicle spreading salt on icy roads
winter hat
snug woolen hat for cold weather, sometimes with a tail or tassel
winter sports
warm hat for skiing or cold weather
sports
winter sport with skiers jumping from a ramp
winter wear
close-fitting mask covering head and neck, exposing parts of face
winter sport
contest where people on skis try to win by speed or skill
winter sports
person who rides a sled on snow
winter ground
partially melted snow or ice
winter
shape made in snow by lying down and moving arms and legs
carnival
public event with snow activities, displays, and winter celebration
winter sports
non-motorized device for sliding on snow
winter driving
chain attached to tires for better grip on snow
winter travel
device worn on shoes that spreads weight for easier movement
US Canada
period in late fall and early winter with many holidays
winter road
temporary road on ice or frozen ground
Examples of winter in a sentence
Animals often hibernate during winter. The artist went through a winter of creativity. The town experienced a winter of economic hardship. They decided to winter in Florida. The retirees winter in their beach house. They winter the sheep in the valley to protect them.
The gardener winters the plants in a greenhouse.
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- French:hiver, hiverner, ...
- German:Winter, überwintern, ...
- Italian:inverno, svernare, ...
- Spanish:invierno, invernar, ...
- Portuguese:inverno, invernar, ...
- Chinese:冬天, 过冬, ...
- Japanese:冬, 冬を過ごす, ...
- Arabic:شِتاء, شَتَا, ...
- Hebrew:חוֹרֶף, לַחֲרוֹף, ...
- Russian:зима, зимовать, ...
- Ukrainian:зима, зимувати, ...
- Hindi:शीत ऋतु, सर्दियों में रहना, ...
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