wintertime

[win-ter-tahym]

noun

1. the season of winter.

wintertime

/ ˈwɪntəˌtaɪm /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of wintertime¹

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

Example Sentences

So, I’m sitting back there, I’m 12 years old, it’s wintertime and I’m just sitting there listening to the song and all of a sudden it launches into that whole incredible musical passage.

From Los Angeles Times

"Even thought it's bitterly cold and the weather's not great in the wintertime, it's still enjoyable for me."

From BBC

"It's normally cheaper in the summertime than it is in the wintertime because of supply and demand – colder weather, demand is higher and the price goes up."

From BBC

In wintertime, it can feel as if everyone is sick.

From Salon

“Some of the most iconic episodes have been in the wintertime,” Llewellyn says.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• chill 
• snow