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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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
Occasional shearing or selective de-leafing may be necessary because of sun scorch, but lady’s mantle will overwinter better if left intact and cleaned up in the spring.
—Marie Iannotti, The Spruce, 9 May 2026
Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 5 May 2026
Under the right conditions, blanket flowers overwinter in the garden with little care.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 4 May 2026
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Verb
Butterfly ginger is reliably hardy in zones 8 to 10 and can successfully be overwintered in zone 7 gardens beneath a heavy blanket of mulch.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
Occasional shearing or selective de-leafing may be necessary because of sun scorch, but lady’s mantle will overwinter better if left intact and cleaned up in the spring.
—Marie Iannotti, The Spruce, 9 May 2026
Adjective
Leave the Leaves Many pollinators overwinter in old leaf litter and making garden beds too tidy too soon can interrupt their life cycle and remove hibernation and nesting spots.
—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 5 May 2026
Under the right conditions, blanket flowers overwinter in the garden with little care.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 4 May 2026
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“Overwinter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overwinter. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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