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
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 ● Jan. 15, 2026
"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 ● Dec. 24, 2025
However, pollution in UK cities fluctuates significantly, and wintertime spikes commonly exceed 25 μg/m3, the study's critical threshold.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 28, 2025
“What does this old man do in the wintertime when the snows come and everything goes to sleep?”
From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls
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