wintering
ˈwɪntərɪŋ
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Definition of wintering - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

seasonal staythe act of staying in one place during winter
  • The birds' wintering in Florida helps them survive the cold.

Adjective

1.
seasonalrelated to spending the winter season
  • The wintering birds migrate to warmer regions.
hibernating overwintering
2.
adaptationadapted to survive cold winter conditions
  • Wintering plants are crucial for the garden's survival.
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Origin of wintering

Old English, winter (winter) + -ing (action)

Terms with wintering included in their meaning

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personal wintering
place where someone spends the winter season

Examples of wintering in a sentence

  • The herd’s wintering in the valley depends on available hay.
  • The wintering animals found shelter in the cave.
  • The wintering plants were moved indoors.
  • Wintering birds flock to the warmer regions.
  • These wintering coats are designed for extreme cold.

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  1. French:hivernage, hivernant, ...
  2. German:Überwinterung, überwinternd, ...
  3. Italian:svernamento, svernante, ...
  4. Spanish:invernada, invernante, ...
  5. Portuguese:invernada, invernante, ...
  6. Chinese:冬季停留, 过冬的, ...
  7. Japanese:越冬, 冬の, ...
  8. Arabic:قَضَاء فَصْل الشِّتَاءِ, قاضٍ الشِّتاء, ...
  9. Hebrew:חֲרִיפָה, חוֹרֵף, ...
  10. Russian:зимовка, зимующий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:зимівля, зимуючі, ...
  12. Hindi:सर्दियाँ बिताना, सर्दियों का, ...
winter
ˈwɪntə
winter: coldest season of the year
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Definition of winter - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
seasonscoldest season of the year
  • Winter often brings snow and ice..
2.
metaphoricalRareperiod of inactivity or decayRare
  • The company faced a winter of discontent..
dormancy recession stagnation

Verb

1.
seasonal stayintr.stay somewhere during the cold monthsintr.
  • Many birds winter in warmer climates..
hibernate overwinter
2.
agriculturetr.TECH.keep animals or plants indoors during cold monthstr.TECH.
  • Farmers winter their cattle in barns.
hibernate overwinter
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  • winter: coldest season of the year
    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.

Origin of winter

Proto-Germanic, wintruz (winter)

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.

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  1. French:hiver, hiverner, ...
  2. German:Winter, überwintern, ...
  3. Italian:inverno, svernare, ...
  4. Spanish:invierno, invernar, ...
  5. Portuguese:inverno, invernar, ...
  6. Chinese:冬天, 过冬, ...
  7. Japanese:冬, 冬を過ごす, ...
  8. Arabic:شِتاء, شَتَا, ...
  9. Hebrew:חוֹרֶף, לַחֲרוֹף, ...
  10. Russian:зима, зимовать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:зима, зимувати, ...
  12. Hindi:शीत ऋतु, सर्दियों में रहना, ...
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