wintertime

noun

win·​ter·​time ˈwin-tər-ˌtīm 

: the season of winter

Examples of wintertime in a Sentence

We enjoy skiing in the wintertime.

Recent Examples on the Web

There’s just enough here in terms of restaurants, bars, and events, though things quiet down considerably in the wintertime. — Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2026

But Sandra Begay, the Navajo engineer and renewables expert, tells tribal communities to think about the current political climate as a kind of wintertime–not a season for building, but a season for research and planning. — Adam Burke, NPR, 6 July 2026

The pavilions open onto the secluded edges of the meadow (with a wintertime option of rolling around in the snow to cool down). — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 June 2026

At the same time, thanks to its hydrating formula, the tinted moisturizer also keeps my dry, cracked skin looking fresh, plump, and radiant in the wintertime. — Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 12 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for wintertime

• aforetime
• allozyme
• anytime
• christmastime
• cybercrime
• dinnertime
• guggenheim
• isozyme
• lysozyme
• maritime
• mesenchyme
• overtime

Kids Definition

wintertime

noun

win·​ter·​time ˈwint-ər-ˌtīm 

: the winter season