winter
word
/ˈwɪntɝ/
WIN-ur
/wˈɪntɐ/
WIN-tuh
Definition
The coldest season of the year, between autumn and spring. In many places, winter has low temperatures, short days, and sometimes snow or ice.
Usage & Nuances
Usually a countable season noun: 'in winter' for the general season, 'this winter' for a specific year, and 'winter break' / 'winter coat' in common collocations. In some warm countries, it may mean the cooler or rainy season rather than snowy weather.
Spanish: inviernoPortuguese (BR): invernoPortuguese (PT): invernoChinese (Simplified): 冬天Chinese (Traditional): 冬天Hindi: सर्दी - शीत ऋतुArabic: الشتاءBengali: শীতRussian: зимаJapanese: 冬Vietnamese: mùa đôngKorean: 겨울Turkish: kışUrdu: سردی - موسم سرماIndonesian: musim dingin
Example Sentences
We wear thick coats in winter.
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It gets very cold in winter.
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I always feel a little lazy during winter.
natural
This winter, let's plan a trip somewhere warm.
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I can't wait for winter to be over.
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My birthday is in winter.
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