Definition

Noun: The coldest season of the year, occurring between autumn and spring. In the Northern Hemisphere, it is astronomically defined as the period from the winter solstice (around December 21) to the vernal equinox (around March 20).

Usage

"Wintertime" is used to refer to the period or season of winter. It is a single, compound noun that describes the time of year characterized by cold weather, shorter days, and, in many regions, snow and frost.

Examples

• The landscape is often barren and quiet in the wintertime.
• Many animals hibernate during the wintertime.
• I always look forward to the holidays in the wintertime.

Advanced Usage

• "in the depths of wintertime": used to emphasize the coldest, most severe part of the winter season.
  • The fuel shortages were most acute in the depths of wintertime.

Variants and Related Words

• Winter (n): The more common and general term for the season. "Wintertime" is a synonym that specifically emphasizes the or of the season.
• Winter (v): To spend or pass the winter season in a particular place.
  • The birds winter in warmer climates.

Synonyms

• Winter
• The cold season

Antonyms

• Summertime
• Summer

Noun

1. the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox