winter

noun

In 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.

noun

The season extending from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox.

noun

A year as expressed through the recurrence of the winter season.

noun

A period of time characterized by coldness, misery, barrenness, or death.

adjective

Relating to or occurring in winter.

adjective

Grown during the season of winter.

intransitive verb

To spend the winter.

intransitive verb

To feed in winter. Used with on.

intransitive verb

To lodge, keep, or care for during the winter.