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

Braving the crackling midwinter cold, tens of thousands of New Yorkers showed up to celebrate—and photographer Poupay Jutharat was right there with them, training her lens on their colorful outerwear; sundry pins, sashes, and badges; and the cheering air of bonhomie. —Poupay Jutharat, Vogue, 2 Jan. 2026

January is supposed to feel crisp in North Texas, but this week’s weather feels more like spring than midwinter. —Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Jan. 2026

Typically, that number would be closer to 6 inches by midwinter, according to Denver Water. —Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 30 Dec. 2025

The Upper Peninsula will remain in a deep winter pattern, with single-digit lows, wind chills well below zero and pockets of lingering snow setting up a truly midwinter scene heading into the new year. —Brandi D. Addison, Freep.com, 26 Dec. 2025

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