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wintertime

American  
[win-ter-tahym] / ˈwɪn tərˌtaɪm /

noun

  1. the season of winter.


wintertime British  
/ ˈwɪntəˌtaɪm /

noun

  1. Also (archaic): wintertide.  the winter season

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Etymology

Origin of wintertime

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

Example Sentences

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A popular wintertime meal, lasagna is decadent yet difficult to make, contrary to popular belief.

From Salon

"Finland is the only country in the world where all the harbours may freeze during wintertime," he says, adding that 97% of all goods to the country are imported by sea.

From BBC

Yet some of those trails, most notably the Devil’s Backbone, can become deceptively difficult in the wintertime, transforming from moderate hikes into dangerous mountaineering routes that require specialized equipment and training.

From Los Angeles Times

All in all, it was a perfect day for wildflowers in the cool desert in wintertime.

From Los Angeles Times

"At wintertime you are moving sheep and changing sheep. He is out most days all day, every day, he'll be out on Christmas Day," Thomas said.

From BBC