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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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Also especially British, win·ter·ise .

Origin of winterize

First recorded in 1925–30; winter + -ize

OTHER WORDS FROM winterize

win·ter·i·za·tion, nounwin·ter·iz·er, noun

Words nearby winterize

wintergreen oil, winter-hardy, Winter Haven, winter hedge, winter heliotrope, winterize, winter jasmine, winterkill, winterly, winter melon, winter moth
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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 of winterize

winterization or winterisation, noun
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