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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Some of the most dynamic examples have been observed in Mars' north polar region, where wintertime carbon dioxide ice temporarily cements dunes and ripples. Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 28 Aug. 2025 One of the railroad line’s wintertime offerings, the eight-night The Borealis package, passes through some of the darkest corners of the Last Frontier, between Anchorage and Fairbanks, to hunt for the northern lights. Ann Shields, AFAR Media, 26 Aug. 2025 The spot has an incredible terrace that’ll serve 12 covers during the warmer months and cozy candlelit interiors for the wintertime. Rachel Dube, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025 In the wintertime, try their signature hot cocoa or chocolate elixir. Katy Spratte Joyce, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for wintertime

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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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 11 Sep. 2025.

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wintertime

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

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