Synonyms of winter

winter

noun

ˈwin-tər 

as in lull

a period of often involuntary inactivity or idleness

during the long winter when the party was out of power, it had plenty of time to reconsider its political priorities

Synonyms & Similar Words

• lull
• break
• downtime
• layoff
• recess
• pause
• time-out
• breath
• interruption
• suspension
• suspense
• dormancy
• breather
• abeyance
• latency
• doldrums
• quiescence

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of winter

However, some boxwood varieties naturally shift color throughout the year, so slight bronzing in fall and winter is nothing to worry about. — The Spruce, 8 Sep. 2026

The historic copper cupola, destroyed in 2014, was repaired, and upgrades are ongoing during the winter months when the hotel closes. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Sep. 2026

Beginning in mid-September, gas stations and oil refineries will begin transitioning to winter-blend gasoline, which is generally cheaper to produce. — Eva Andersen, CBS News, 8 Sep. 2026

The airline, which currently connects Newark with Paris Orly, Nice Côte d’Azur, and Milan Malpensa, recently extended the New York-to-Nice service into the winter season for the first time. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2026