wintertime
Americannoun
noun
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 • Feb. 20, 2026
"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 • Jan. 18, 2026
All in all, it was a perfect day for wildflowers in the cool desert in wintertime.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 30, 2025
The results revealed that earlier estimates had missed nearly 40% of the Southern Ocean's wintertime CO2 output.
From Science Daily • Nov. 8, 2025
In wintertime it would be quite dark when he climbed from his bed made out of the cigarette box, and he sometimes shivered with cold as he stood in his nightgown doing his exercises.
From "Stuart Little" by E.B. White
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