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Winter

UK /["/ˈwɪntə(r)/"]/US /["/ˈwɪntər/"]/

Definition

the coldest season of the year, between autumn and spring

In simple words: The coldest season of the year.

Examples

  • Winter is my favorite season because I love the snow.
  • During winter, many animals hibernate to survive the cold.
  • In winter, the days are shorter and the nights are longer.
  • People often wear warm clothes in winter to stay comfortable.
  • The winter months typically include December, January, and February.

Usage notes

Used in both casual and formal contexts. Appropriate when discussing seasons, weather conditions, or activities like skiing. Not typically used in contexts related to summer or spring.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'win' as in winning a snowball fight in the 'ter' of winter.

Collocations

  • last
  • this past
  • the following
  • conditions
  • temperature
  • weather
  • go, fly, head, etc. south for the winter
  • in the dead of winter
  • in the depths of winter

Synonyms

  • cold season
  • frosty season
  • snowy season

Antonyms

  • summer
  • spring
  • autumn

Common mistakes

  • Confused with 'winder' (part of a mechanism).
  • Mispronounced as 'win-ter' instead of 'win-ter'.
  • Not capitalized when used at the beginning of a sentence.