winter — 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/
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
🌳Etymology
Origin
Winter derives from Proto-Germanic *wintruz, meaning 'time of water' or 'wet season'. The term reflects the seasonal characteristics of winter, particularly the abundance of snow and ice during the colder months.
Breakdown
Proto-Germanic *wintruz (related to the root meaning 'water' or 'wet') → Old English winter, preserving the original sense of the wet, frozen season.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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.”
“The trees look beautiful in winter with snow on their branches.”
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