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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In Central Florida, the most popular of these is Blue Spring State Park, a wintertime haven for manatees and a summertime oasis for tourists and locals alike. Patrick Connolly, Boston Herald, 30 Mar. 2025 In Europe, this member of the family Alaudidae is called a shore lark, because it is found in wintertime along the seashores. Matt Kracht, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025 The titular novella follows restless loggers who plan a wintertime dance, on the condition that some of them attend as women. Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2025 This five-bedroom, ski-in–ski-out home near the Madawaska Nordic Ski and Recreation Trails will speak to anyone who has dreamed of having a snowy wintertime wedding. Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 21 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 20 Apr. 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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