winter break
noun
a period of vacation between semesters of colleges, universities, or other schools and usually including the winter holidays.
winter breaks
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pluralof winter break.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Month-long winter breaks and three-month summer vacations are outdated customs based on historical agrarian calendars.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 16, 2026
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp celebrated "the biggest bonus ever" with their FA Cup win over Arsenal - but seven other Premier League managers will be feeling less joyous at losing some of their winter breaks.
From BBC ● Jan. 7, 2024
Some school systems over the past few decades have moved to a year-round calendar, offering shorter summer breaks and more fall and winter breaks.
From Slate ● Sep. 1, 2023
Between the imminent holidays and winter breaks, not to mention the stresses that come with this busy, much-anticipated season, many are looking forward to their next snow day.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 21, 2022
Well," he said, "when the winter breaks up, if you're of the same mind, I'll do your breaking and disking for you, if you like, and seed it down to something.
From The Land of Strong Men by A. M. (Arthur Murray) Chisholm
