Synonyms of winters

winters

noun

plural of winter

as in layoffs

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

• layoffs
• lulls
• downtimes
• breaks
• recesses
• pauses
• time-outs
• breaths
• interruptions
• suspensions
• breathers
• doldrums
• latencies
• dormancies
• suspenses
• quiescences
• abeyances

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of winters

Their first holiday season as a married couple was marked by health challenges and subsequent winters were spent miles apart. — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 15 Sep. 2026

The prevailing theory is that Icelandic winters are notoriously variable, which wreaks havoc on the dormant phase of Arctic mosquitoes’ life cycle, killing eggs in unpredictable freezes and thaws. — Mark Sappenfield, Christian Science Monitor, 14 Sep. 2026

These are tough animals, capable of surviving severe weather, although extended and bitterly cold winters may cause some mortality. — Jim Zumbo, Outdoor Life, 10 Sep. 2026

Since the winters are harsh in PA, Maruca went looking for something that could get around a little easier. — Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 10 Sep. 2026

Some growers may be temped to plant crops like peas in November, but unless your winters are mild, these plants just won’t take. — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 6 Sep. 2026

The northeastern Chinese city is known for its industrial roots and long, harsh winters – much colder than Louisville. — Fred He, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2026

Deployments have included cold Northeast winters and extreme Arizona summer conditions. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026

During the war’s previous winters, Russia systematically battered Ukraine’s power grid, depriving thousands of heat and light in freezing temperatures. — Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026