winter

noun
UK: /ˈwɪntər/
US: /ˈwɪntər/

  1. The coldest season of the year, between autumn and spring.

    1. Winter is my favorite time to go skiing. [ ] [ ]
    2. The long winter nights made him yearn for the warmth of summer. [ ] [ ]

  2. A period of decline or inactivity.

    1. He is in the winter of his life after retirement. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company faced a winter of layoffs and restructuring to stay afloat. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

snowy downtime icy
winter verb

  1. To spend the winter in a particular place.

    1. Many birds winter in warmer climates. [ ] [ ]
    2. We plan to winter in Spain to escape the cold weather at home. [ ] [ ]

  2. To keep or take care of something during the winter.

    1. Farmers must winter their livestock carefully. [ ] [ ]
    2. He will winter his plants inside to protect them from frost. [ ] [ ]
winter adjective

  1. Relating to or characteristic of winter.

    1. Winter sports are popular in the mountains. [ ] [ ]
    2. The winter months can be challenging for those who suffer from SAD. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "winter" in English means: The coldest season of the year, between autumn and spring., A period of decline or inactivity..

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

Synonyms for "winter": snowy, downtime, icy.

Example usage of "winter": "Winter is my favorite time to go skiing.". More examples on the page.