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

Critics note the change would mean the sun rises an hour later on winter mornings, leaving more children traveling to school and commuters, construction workers, farmers and others heading to work before daylight. — Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026

In winter, several migratory duck species spend the season on its clear-flowing creeks and ponds, including beaver ponds. — Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 3 Oct. 2026

Things could intensify over time as more waves arrive over the winter. — ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026

Ski resorts hope to bounce back Paltry snow across the American West last winter dealt a crippling blow to resort towns whose economies depend heavily on tourism. — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026