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IPA transcription: ['wɪntɚz]
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Noun
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the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
Verb
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spend the winter
“We wintered on the Riviera”
“Shackleton's men overwintered on Elephant Island”
Usage examples
- The species overwinters as a small larva.
- Winters can be very cool with snow occurring several times during the season.
- The race "L. m. pallidirostis" breeds in central Asia and winters in the tropics.
- This warbler is strongly migratory and winters in India.
- Winters are dry and warm.
- Key Biscayne experiences hot, humid summers and mild, dry winters.
- This means cool summers and cold winters along the wild, rugged mountainous islands.
- This is especially helpful when harsh winters make food scarce.
- Winters are dry and very warm.
- It is unable to survive the cold winters of northern habitats.