winter (**윈**터) — the coldest season of the year, coming between autumn and spring
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the coldest season of the year, coming between autumn and spring
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈwɪntər/
Korean meaning: 겨울, 한 해 중 가장 추운 계절
Korean pronunciation: **윈**터
Example Sentences
- My electric bill is higher in winter because I use the heater 24/7.
- Winter is coming, so I need to buy warmer clothes.
- I gained 5 kilos this winter from eating too much comfort food.
winter
NOUN//ˈwɪntər//
the coldest season of the year, coming between autumn and spring
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈwɪntər/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈwɪntə(r)/
🌳Etymology
Rootwinter
Origin
고대 게르만어에서 유래한 단어로, 원래 '물의 시간'이라는 의미였습니다. 겨울철 눈과 얼음이 많아지는 계절적 특징을 반영한 것으로 보입니다.
🎵Rhyme
centerentersplinter
center
enter
splinter
🔗Collocations
winter coat
harsh winter
winter sports
winter break
spend the winter
winter solstice
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My electric bill is higher in winter because I use the heater 24/7.”
“Winter is coming, so I need to buy warmer clothes.”
😄 Fun example
“I gained 5 kilos this winter from eating too much comfort food.”
“The trees look beautiful in winter with snow on their branches.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
cold seasonwintertimehibernal period
Antonyms
summerhot season
Related
snowfrosthibernateseasonalDecemberJanuaryFebruary
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