estivate

verb
UK: /ˈɛstɪveɪt/
US: /ˈɛstɪveɪt/

  1. To spend the summer in a state of dormancy or inactivity, similar to hibernation but during the summer months.

    1. The snails estivate during the hottest months.
    2. Many desert creatures estivate to conserve energy and avoid the harsh summer conditions, burying themselves in the soil.

Synonyms

hibernate dormancy
estivate noun

  1. A state of dormancy or inactivity during the summer.

    1. The frog is in estivate.
    2. Estivate allows animals to survive extreme conditions like intense heat and drought.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "estivate" is /ˈɛstɪveɪt/ in British English and /ˈɛstɪveɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "estivate": hibernate, dormancy.

Example usage of "estivate": "The snails estivate during the hottest months.". More examples on the page.