Wintertime (noun)

1. The season of the year between autumn and spring, marked by cold weather, snow, and ice.
2. The period of the year when it is winter.

Origin:

Compound word, "winter" + "time".

Examples:

1. The wintertime was harsh, with temperatures dropping well below freezing.
2. We went skiing in the wintertime.
3. The wintertime brought shorter days and longer nights.
4. Wintertime is the best time for hot cocoa and cozy blankets.
5. The wintertime is the best time for ice-skating and ice-fishing.