winter
Definition
- n. the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
- v. spend the winter
Word forms
- Present participle
- wintering
- Past tense
- wintered
- Third person singular
- winters
- Past participle
- wintered
Example sentences
n.
Many businesses struggle during the winter when sales drop.
a.
I love wearing my warm winter coat when it's cold outside.
vt.
Farmers often winter their livestock inside to protect them from the harsh weather.
vi.
Many birds migrate south to winter in warmer climates.