over·win·ter
ˌō-vər-ˈwin-tər 
overwintered; overwintering; overwinters
: to last through or pass the winter
: occurring during the period spanning the winter
Examples of overwinter in a Sentence
Verb
The geese will overwinter in a warmer climate.
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Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Jan. 2026
Evergreens, perennials and herbs are the best options to overwinter in containers with the above guidelines.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 19 Jan. 2026
Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
Leaves can be infected with fungus and other pathogens that overwinter.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Dec. 2025
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Verb
Creating a winter plant corner isn’t just about finding a place for your snake plants and philodendrons and overwintering your garden plants indoors.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Jan. 2026
Evergreens, perennials and herbs are the best options to overwinter in containers with the above guidelines.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 19 Jan. 2026
Adjective
The flower buds on these species develop in late summer and fall, then overwinter on the stems and branches.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
Leaves can be infected with fungus and other pathogens that overwinter.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Dec. 2025
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“Overwinter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overwinter. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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