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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Just west of Back Bay station, visitors can discover an oasis of warmth in the form of the Four Seasons Hotel One Dalton Street, a lavish property that comes equipped with a wealth of amenities designed with wintertime in mind. Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025 Long summer days give way to amazing fall foliage, followed by Christmas markets and ice hotels during the wintertime, and lovely island-hopping adventures in spring. Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 1 Feb. 2025 Windham Mountain Club is already known for its wintertime playground with fantastic skiing and pristine slopes. Shivani Vora, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025 Yes, but: DoorDash's data is based on a four-week period covering August-September 2024, and bikes' share of overall deliveries may drop in wintertime in some cities. Alex Fitzpatrick, Axios, 10 Mar. 2025 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 16 May. 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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