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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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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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 5 Jan. 2025.

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wintertime

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

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