overwinter
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1over·win·ter

intransitive verb \ˌō-vər-ˈwin-tər\

Definition of OVERWINTER

: to last through or pass the winter

Examples of OVERWINTER

  1. The geese will overwinter in a warmer climate.

First Known Use of OVERWINTER

before 12th century

2overwinter

adjective

Definition of OVERWINTER

: occurring during the period spanning the winter

First Known Use of OVERWINTER

1900

Rhymes with OVERWINTER

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