winter
nounIn the Northern Hemisphere, usually the coldest season of the year, occurring between autumn and spring and including the months of December, January, and February. In the Southern Hemisphere austral winter includes June, July, and August.
nounThe season extending from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox.
nounA year as expressed through the recurrence of the winter season.
nounA period of time characterized by coldness, misery, barrenness, or death.
adjectiveRelating to or occurring in winter.
adjectiveGrown during the season of winter.
intransitive verbTo spend the winter.
intransitive verbTo feed in winter. Used with on.
intransitive verbTo lodge, keep, or care for during the winter.
