wintertime

noun

win·​ter·​time ˈwin-tər-ˌtīm How to pronounce wintertime (audio)
: the season of winter

Examples of wintertime in a Sentence

We enjoy skiing in the wintertime.
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After all, no one needs sandals laying around during the wintertime! Lauren Arzbaecher, Architectural Digest, 24 Oct. 2024 Oʻahu’s North Shore is famous for its huge and often unpredictable swells during the wintertime, drawing surfers and spectators alike from around the world. Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 18 Oct. 2024 The survey results showed that people who have a more positive wintertime mind-set also tend to be happier overall! Cecilia Blomdahl, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Oct. 2024 More than 40 businesses from Spring Green and other area municipalities — farmers, retailers and restaurateurs — are now part of the organization, which offers wintertime cooking classes, and spring and summer events promoting its members. Madeline Heim, Journal Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for wintertime 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of wintertime was in the 14th century

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“Wintertime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wintertime. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.

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wintertime

noun
win·​ter·​time ˈwint-ər-ˌtīm How to pronounce wintertime (audio)
: the winter season

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