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winterize

[win-tuh-rahyz]
verb (used with object), win·ter·ized, win·ter·iz·ing.
  1. 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.
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verb (used without object), win·ter·ized, win·ter·iz·ing.
  1. to winterize an automobile, house, etc.
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Also especially British, win·ter·ise.

Origin of winterize

First recorded in 1925–30; winter + -ize
Related formswin·ter·i·za·tion, nounwin·ter·iz·er, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for winterize

winterize

winterise

verb
  1. (tr) US and Canadian to prepare (a house, car, etc) to withstand winter conditions
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Derived Formswinterization or winterisation, noun
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Word Origin and History for winterize

v.

1938, on model of earlier summerize (1935); from winter (n.) + -ize. Related: Winterized; winterizing.

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