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

Mammoth Village is a central hub with restaurants, hotels, shops, and wintertime access to the Canyon Lodge via gondola. — Sharael Kolberg, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2026

Opulent shades of red and plum dominate in the fall and wintertime, with the former being a staple of Carolyn Bessette Kennedy’s minimalist ‘90s manis. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 15 Aug. 2026

The lake’s Washita arm is one of Bennett’s wintertime favorites. — Ken Perrotte, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026

Make it with fresh peaches when in season, or frozen peaches when a wintertime craving hits. — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 30 July 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