Winter ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Winter ( noun )

1. The coldest season of the year, in the northern hemisphere from December to February and in the southern hemisphere from June to August.
2. The period between autumn and spring, especially in the northern hemisphere.

Origin:

Old english winter, of germanic origin; related to dutch winter and german winter.

Examples:

1. The winter was very cold this year.
2. The winter months are December, January, and February.
3. We went skiing during the winter.
4. Winter is the time when the days are shortest and the nights are longest.
5. Winter is the time when many trees lose their leaves.

(As a verb)

Winter ( verb )

1. The coldest season of the year, in the northern hemisphere from December to February and in the southern hemisphere from June to August.
2. The period between autumn and spring, especially in the northern hemisphere.

Origin:

Old english winter, of germanic origin; related to dutch winter and german winter.

Examples:

1. The winter was very cold this year.
2. The winter months are December, January, and February.
3. We went skiing during the winter.
4. Winter is the time when the days are shortest and the nights are longest.
5. Winter is the time when many trees lose their leaves.