definitions

winterize

[ win-tuh-rahyz ]
/ ˈwɪn təˌraɪz /

verb (used with object), win·ter·ized, win·ter·iz·ing.

to prepare (an automobile, house, etc.) for cold weather by (in automobiles) adding antifreeze and changing oil or (in houses) adding insulation, heating units, etc.

verb (used without object), win·ter·ized, win·ter·iz·ing.

to winterize an automobile, house, etc.

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Nearby words

wintercress, winterfeed, wintergreen, wintergreen barberry, wintergreen oil, winterize, winterkill, winterly, winterreise, die, winters, winterset
Also especially British, win·ter·ise.

Origin of winterize

First recorded in 1925–30; winter + -ize

Related forms

win·ter·i·za·tion, nounwin·ter·iz·er, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for winterize

winterize

winterise

/ (ˈwɪntəˌraɪz) /

verb

(tr) US and Canadian to prepare (a house, car, etc) to withstand winter conditions

Derived Forms

winterization or winterisation, noun
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