wintertime

noun

win·​ter·​time ˈwin-tər-ˌtīm 

: the season of winter

Examples of wintertime in a Sentence

We enjoy skiing in the wintertime.

Recent Examples on the Web

Could early February's blast of cold in the northeastern United States be one of the last appearances of our wintertime foe, the polar vortex? —Doyle Rice, USA Today, 7 Feb. 2026

Best Amazon Spring Loungewear Deals Contrary to popular belief, lounge sets aren’t just for wintertime cozying up in front of the fireplace. —Annie Blackman, InStyle, 7 Feb. 2026

With an ideal seat between Aspen Mountain and the Silver Queen Gondola, guests stay right at the center of the Aspen snow globe come wintertime. —Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026

Best Times to Visit for Lower Prices To find better offers on Dallas hotels, your best bet is to travel in the wintertime—and check the calendar before booking. —Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 31 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for wintertime

• aforetime
• allozyme
• anytime
• christmastime
• cybercrime
• dinnertime
• guggenheim
• isozyme
• lysozyme
• maritime
• mesenchyme
• overtime

Kids Definition

wintertime

noun

win·​ter·​time ˈwint-ər-ˌtīm 

: the winter season