wintertime

noun

win·​ter·​time ˈwin-tər-ˌtīm How to pronounce wintertime (audio)
: the season of winter

Examples of wintertime in a Sentence

We enjoy skiing in the wintertime.
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Half a decade later, performance flannels make up about 45 percent of my wardrobe in the wintertime. Bryan Rogala, Outside Online, 3 Nov. 2024 Ever since, the proudly German bakery and gift shop has become an Indy favorite thanks to its wintertime springerle cookie sales, ornate cakes and memorable setting. Bradley Hohulin, The Indianapolis Star, 10 Oct. 2024 Huston said less ice cover coupled with wetter storms will increase the likelihood of wintertime flooding. Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 5 Sep. 2024 After all, no one needs sandals laying around during the wintertime! Lauren Arzbaecher, Architectural Digest, 24 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for wintertime 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of wintertime was in the 14th century

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“Wintertime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wintertime. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.

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wintertime

noun
win·​ter·​time ˈwint-ər-ˌtīm How to pronounce wintertime (audio)
: the winter season

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