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.
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Research shows that spending as little as six hours in an indoor environment with low humidity and high heat, such as an office during the wintertime, can leave skin looking red, rough, and more wrinkly. Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 14 Apr. 2026 Ice hiking and climbing are huge draws in the wintertime. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Apr. 2026 Restaurants are thriving in the wintertime, unlike previous years. Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026 During the wintertime, once a week is sufficient. Charlie Vargas, Oc Register, 18 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for wintertime

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 28 Apr. 2026.

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wintertime

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

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