winter park
winter park Lexical Profile
• noun
American A suburban city in central Florida, located just north of Orlando, known for its scenic chain of lakes, historic brick streets, and Rollins College.
"We spent the afternoon browsing the boutiques along Park Avenue in Winter Park."
American A town and prominent ski resort located in the Rocky Mountains of Grand County, Colorado, renowned for its extensive winter sports terrain.
"The family booked a lodge at Winter Park for their annual snowboarding trip."
A generic recreational area, facility, or public park specifically designed, maintained, or used for winter activities such as skiing, ice skating, and sledding.
"The municipality converted the golf course into a winter park with groomed trails for cross-country skiing."
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Word Origin & Etymology
A descriptive English compound formed from 'winter' (from Old English) and 'park' (from Old French 'parc'). It became a popular placename in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries to denote desirable wintertime destinations or resorts.