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Definition of winterize

winterize

/ˈwɪn.tɚ.aɪz/
(UK: winterise)
win · ter · ize
Adjective:winterized
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Past Simple:winterized
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Past Participle:winterized
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Present Participle:winterizing
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winterize Lexical Profile

winterize Game Scores & Validity

• verb

1

North American To prepare, equip, or adapt (a building, vehicle, plumbing system, or piece of equipment) to withstand cold winter weather.

Example

"The homeowners hired a plumber to drain the outdoor pipes and winterize the vacation cabin before the first November frost."

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• Nearby Words

wintergreen
winterish
winterization
winterize
winterthur
wintertime
wintry

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Winterize. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/winterize
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