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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And it’s set in a snowy wintertime, which would have been impractical and expensive in live action, but pays all kinds of benefits in terms of staging and mood. Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026 Everyone has an opinion on boots outside of wintertime, but as someone who tends to walk the length and breadth of their city year-round, a sturdy and chic boot adds edge and structure to any outfit. Alexandra Pereira, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2026 Research shows that spending as little as six hours in an indoor environment with low humidity and high heat, such as an office during the wintertime, can leave skin looking red, rough, and more wrinkly. Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 14 Apr. 2026 Ice hiking and climbing are huge draws in the wintertime. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Apr. 2026 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 1 May. 2026.

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wintertime

noun
win·​ter·​time ˈwint-ər-ˌtīm How to pronounce wintertime (audio)
: the winter season

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