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winter

Definition

  • noun: the coldest season of the year that is after autumn and before spring
  • noun: the season between autumn and spring comprising in the northern hemisphere usually the months of December, January, and February or as reckoned astronomically extending from the December solstice to the March equinox
  • verb: to spend the winter in a particular place
  • verb: to pass the winter
  • often used before another noun
  • synonyms: hibernate, hiems, hiemal

Examples

  • The birds will 'winter' in the southern part of the country.

  • We're in for a cold 'winter' this year, I hear.

  • The farm agreed to 'winter' our horses for us.

Movie quotes

  • (..) -Beowulf? Edgethow's little boy? Beowulf, where is he? Ah, there you are. Beowulf! welcome my boy. Welcome. How is your father? -Dead. Died in battle with sea-raiders, two winters' back. He was a brave man. May I ask why have you come to us from across the sea? I come to kill your monster, (..)
    2007 Beowulf