midwinter

noun

mid·​win·​ter ˈmid-ˈwin-tər 

-ˌwin-

1

: the winter solstice

2

: the middle of winter

midwinter adjective

Examples of midwinter in a Sentence

the heavy snows and frigid temperatures of midwinter

Recent Examples on the Web

Alternately, Senate leaders could wait to pass the bill until daylight saving time resumes next March, avoiding an awkward midwinter time jump. — Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026

Severe Weather Europe's long-range analysis notes that the developing strong El Niño could help create a pattern favorable for a midwinter polar-vortex disruption. — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026

Celebrate the Dark In Australia’s cities, annual events animate winter evenings, from Vivid Sydney’s light installations to Dark Mofo’s midwinter festivities in Hobart. — Stuart Rigg, Travel + Leisure, 4 Sep. 2026

If starting thyme from seed, Shanahan recommends starting indoors in midwinter, around eight weeks before your region’s last frost date. — Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 11 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for midwinter

• reenter
• minter
• printer
• sinter
• splinter
• sprinter
• winter
• overwinter
• teleprinter

Kids Definition

midwinter

noun

mid·​win·​ter ˈmid-ˈwint-ər 

1

: the middle of winter

2

: the winter solstice