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

Trees pruned in midwinter and then exposed to extreme cold are easily damaged—and may even die prematurely. —Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2025

There was already plenty of snow on the ground during our early December visit, which also came with far fewer crowds than a midwinter vacation. —Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2025

The strongest snowfall may arrive before midwinter, with a short late-season lull possible before storminess returns in early spring. —Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Nov. 2025

The official base layer, sock, and mid layer of Ikon Pass, icebreaker creates high-performance clothing using merino wool—perfect for snow early in the season, powder dumps midwinter, and spring skiing that lasts late into the season. —AFAR Media, 30 Oct. 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