noun “winter”
sg. winter, pl. winters or uncountable
- the coldest season of the year, occurring between autumn and spring
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The children love to build snowmen during the winter.
- (figuratively) a period of decline, old age, or death
He found peace in painting during the winter of his life.
verb “winter”
winter; he winters; past wintered, part. wintered; ger. wintering
- to spend the winter in a particular place
Many birds winter in warmer climates to escape the cold.
- to keep or shelter something during winter
Farmers often winter their livestock indoors to protect them from harsh weather.