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winter (EN)
noun, verb

noun “winter”

singular winter, plural winters or uncountable
  1. the coldest season of the year, occurring between autumn and spring
    The children love to build snowmen during the winter.
  2. (figuratively) a period of decline, old age, or death
    He found peace in painting during the winter of his life.

verb “winter”

infinitive winter; he winters; past tense wintered; past part. wintered; ger. wintering
  1. to spend the winter in a particular place
    Many birds winter in warmer climates to escape the cold.
  2. to keep or shelter something during winter
    Farmers often winter their livestock indoors to protect them from harsh weather.