wintertime

noun

win·​ter·​time ˈwin-tər-ˌtīm How to pronounce wintertime (audio)
: the season of winter

Examples of wintertime in a Sentence

We enjoy skiing in the wintertime.
Recent Examples on the Web Medallion mystery Unraveling the medallion mystery feels like a wintertime treasure hunt in itself. Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 21 Jan. 2024 The polar vortex – everyone's favorite wintertime whipping boy – is actually a gigantic, circular area of cold air high up in the atmosphere that typically spins over the North Pole (as its name suggests). Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Courier-Journal, 10 Jan. 2024 For cities like Flint, which had the highest percentage of old homes out of all the nation's big cities, that's bad news come wintertime. Tresa Baldas, Detroit Free Press, 3 Jan. 2024 Ahead, see some of the most amazing honeymoon spots to jet off to come wintertime. Shelby Wax, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2024 For skiers and snowboarders who dream of hitting a smorgasbord of mountains come wintertime, the Ikon Pass is like a passport to a kingdom of potential adventures. Brent Rose, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Mar. 2024 On Friday, considering what might be expected near the cold heart of Washington’s coldest month, the city’s high temperature of 50 degrees might almost have come as a wintertime relief. Martin Weil, Washington Post, 13 Jan. 2024 As such, travelers can’t rely on the slopes for all their wintertime fun. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 29 Feb. 2024 Not only are the flowers and plant life awakening from their wintertime slumber, so is its wildlife. Susan B. Barnes, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of wintertime was in the 14th century

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“Wintertime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wintertime. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.

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wintertime

noun
win·​ter·​time ˈwint-ər-ˌtīm How to pronounce wintertime (audio)
: the winter season

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