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, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Mar. 2025 Here are a few places where sledding rivals skiing for downhill wintertime thrills. Terry Ward, CNN, 23 Feb. 2025 The queen consort styled a wool jacket with sinuous lapels contrasted by sharp angles for her wintertime outing. Julia Teti, WWD, 13 Feb. 2025 The ozone layer is thinner in the wintertime, which means that more UV rays have the potential to reach the earth’s (and the skin’s) surface. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 26 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for wintertime

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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 14 Mar. 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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