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

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

The Dessens of every dimension — and all the other major characters, for that matter — are not the most colorful bunch, and the sober tone of the early episodes, such as the slate-gray Chicago winters, could have an unwelcome heaviness. — Scott Tobias, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026

Colorado's hot, dry summers and cold winters can make growing crops challenging. — Callie Zanandrie, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026