win·ter·ize
ˈwin-tə-ˌrīz 
winterized; winterizing
: to make ready for winter or winter use and especially resistant or proof against winter weather
winterize a car
win·ter·iza·tion
ˌwintərə̇ˈzāshən
-əˌrīˈz-
plural -s
1
: the quality or state of being winterized
2
: the act or process of winterizing
Examples of winterize in a Sentence
Verb
They are winterizing their cars by adding antifreeze and putting on snow tires.
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Verb
Off-season it will be winterized and stored.
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Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
Though the studio is popular in the summer months, it has been winterized for cozy cold-weather stays.
—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
1 May 2026
In fall, a winterizing fertilizer can aid your lawn in enduring the harsh conditions of winter.
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The Spruce,
28 Apr. 2026
Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order.
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“Winterize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/winterize. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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winterize
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win·ter·ize
ˈwint-ə-ˌrīz
winterized; winterizing
: to make ready for winter
winterize the car
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