midwinter

noun

mid·​win·​ter ˈmid-ˈwin-tər 

-ˌwin-

1

: the winter solstice

2

: the middle of winter

midwinter adjective

Examples of midwinter in a Sentence

the heavy snows and frigid temperatures of midwinter

Recent Examples on the Web

Meanwhile, the brilliant stars of the constellations Orion and Canis Major shine in their midwinter glory. —Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 19 Jan. 2026

Starting in midwinter and continuing until spring, these trees have a heavy sap run, one of the reasons sugar maples are tapped in late winter to make syrup. —Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2026

Braving the crackling midwinter cold, tens of thousands of New Yorkers showed up to celebrate—and photographer Poupay Jutharat was right there with them, training her lens on their colorful outerwear; sundry pins, sashes, and badges; and the cheering air of bonhomie. —Poupay Jutharat, Vogue, 2 Jan. 2026

January is supposed to feel crisp in North Texas, but this week’s weather feels more like spring than midwinter. —Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for midwinter

• reenter
• minter
• printer
• sinter
• splinter
• sprinter
• winter
• overwinter
• teleprinter

Kids Definition

midwinter

noun

mid·​win·​ter ˈmid-ˈwint-ər 

1

: the middle of winter

2

: the winter solstice