Main Entry:

win·try

Pronunciation:

\ˈwin-trē\

Variant(s):

also win·tery \ˈwin-t(ə-)rē\

Function:

adjective

Inflected Form(s):

win·tri·er; win·tri·est

Date:

before 12th century

1: of, relating to, or characteristic of winter2 a: weathered by or as if by winter : aged, hoary b: cheerless, chilling <a wintry greeting>

— win·tri·ness \ˈwin-trē-nəs\ noun