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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Silver Chrome Beyoncé’s influence is everywhere at all times, but Renaissance silver especially makes for the perfect nail color this wintertime. Arden Fanning Andrews, Vogue, 12 Nov. 2025 The blast is courtesy of our old wintertime foe the polar vortex, said Weather Trader meteorologist Ryan Maue on X, while the source of the cold comes all the way from such miserably figid spots such as Greenland, the Canadian Arctic, and even the North Pole! Doyle Rice, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025 As the wintertime nears, there's no better time than now to find the perfect book to cozy up with on cold nights. Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Nov. 2025 Few things can disrupt a wintertime adventure like wearing the wrong piece of outerwear. John Lonsdale, Travel + Leisure, 7 Nov. 2025 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 17 Nov. 2025.

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wintertime

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

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