winter Synonyms
Another word for winter
• noun (Context 1)
The coldest season of the year, occurring between autumn and spring, astronomically spanning from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox in either hemisphere.
"The harsh wintertime brought record-breaking snowfall to the mountains."
• adjective (Context 2)
Characteristic of, suitable for, or occurring in the winter season.
"She purchased heavy wintry clothing in preparation for the Arctic expedition."
• verb (Context 3)
To spend or pass the winter season in a particular place.
"Many migrating birds overwinter in the wetlands of Central America."
• noun (Context 4)
A period characterized by decline, bleakness, hardship, or inactivity.
"The aging monarch was clearly in the decline of his life."
• verb (Context 5)
To keep, feed, or manage (livestock or plants) during the winter months.
"The farmer wintered the cattle in the large barn near the valley."
Opposites of winter
The opposite of winter shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: