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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

  • (..) to live outside of the civilization for some months. Perhaps pass a long time before he/she returns to the South. I only want you to know that you are a great man. Closed by the winter. - It seems that we have arrived! - Well, thank you. - That sure it would damage my back. - Yes indeed. (..)
    2007 Into the Wild