wintertime

[ win-ter-tahym ]

noun

1. the season of winter.

wintertime

/ ˈwɪntəˌtaɪm /

noun

1. the winter season Also (archaic)wintertide

Word History and Origins

Origin of wintertime¹

1350–1400; Middle English; replacing Middle English wintertide wintertide

Example Sentences

“Some of the most iconic episodes have been in the wintertime,” Llewellyn says.

From Los Angeles Times

“I might be able to afford fresh fruit in the wintertime.”

From Los Angeles Times

“The best part is in the wintertime when you’re freezing cold,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

Even the city’s wintertime crow infestation ultimately illuminates the same target: Cecilia herself.

From Seattle Times

“My mom, when she was alive, wouldn’t come to our house in the wintertime,” because it was too cold, Eric Mauchan said.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• chill
• snow