Winter: meaning, definitions and examples
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winter
[ ˈwɪn.tər ]
time of year
Winter is the coldest season of the year in polar and temperate zones. It occurs after autumn and before spring. The days are shorter and the nights are longer during winter.
Synonyms
chilly season, cold season, frosty season
Examples of usage
- The trees are bare in winter.
- We usually get snow in winter.
- I love to drink hot chocolate in winter.
period of dormancy
In agriculture, winter is the period when crops are not growing actively. It is a time of dormancy for many plants and animals.
Synonyms
dormant period, hibernation season, inactive season
Examples of usage
- The farmers prepare for winter by storing food.
- Bears hibernate in winter to survive the cold.
to spend the winter in a particular place
To winter somewhere means to spend the winter in a particular place. It is often used in relation to birds or people who migrate seasonally.
Synonyms
hibernate, migrate, stay for the winter
Examples of usage
- The robins winter in the south.
- We usually winter in Florida.
Translations
Translations of the word "winter" in other languages:
🇵🇹 inverno
🇮🇳 सर्दी
🇩🇪 Winter
🇮🇩 musim dingin
🇺🇦 зима
🇵🇱 zima
🇯🇵 冬
🇫🇷 hiver
🇪🇸 invierno
🇹🇷 kış
🇰🇷 겨울
🇸🇦 شتاء
🇨🇿 zima
🇸🇰 zima
🇨🇳 冬天
🇸🇮 zima
🇮🇸 vetur
🇰🇿 қыс
🇬🇪 ზამთარი
🇦🇿 qış
🇲🇽 invierno
Etymology
The word 'winter' has its origins in Old English 'winter', which is related to Dutch 'winter' and German 'Winter'. It is believed to have come from a Proto-Germanic word meaning 'wet' or 'water'. The association with cold and wet conditions led to the word being used to describe the coldest season of the year. Winter has been a significant season in many cultures, often associated with festivals, holidays, and traditions.