winter

Meanings

• noun

  The coldest season of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, between autumn and spring, characterized by shorter days and longer nights, and marked by the onset of winter weather, including snow, sleet, and freezing temperatures.

  - "The first snowfall of winter is always exciting for children."
  - "Winter in the Arctic lasts for several months."
  - "The winter solstice marks the shortest day of the year."

• noun

  A condition of extreme cold, as that caused by snow and freezing temperatures.

  - "The winter storm caused widespread power outages."
  - "During the winter, animals grow thicker coats to keep warm."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈwɪntɚ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with winter
chimes , crimes , dimes , primes , swines

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Variants

List of all variants of winter that leads to same result
winter , winters , wintered , wintering , winter aconite , winter aconites , winter crookneck , winter crooknecks , winter flounder , winter flounders , winter-kill , winter-killed , winter-killing , winter-kills , winterkill , winterkilled , winterkilling , winterkills , winter melon , winter melons , winter quarters , winter savories , winter savory

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Etymology

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Old English wintar, from wint, wintr, winter, from Proto-Germanic *wentra-, from *wen-, to turn, bend, wind, from PIE *wen-, to bend, turn.

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Trivia

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1. The longest winter on record was in Russia, where it lasted for 7 years from 1304 to 1310.

2. The coldest temperature ever recorded on Earth was in Antarctica, where it reached -128.6°F (-89.8°C) in 1983.

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Related Concepts

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1. Seasons: Winter is one of the four seasons and is followed by spring.

2. Weather: Winter weather includes snow, sleet, freezing rain, and freezing temperatures.

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Culture

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Winter is a season associated with many cultural and traditional practices. In many countries, people celebrate Christmas during winter, which involves decorating homes, exchanging gifts, and preparing special meals. Winter festivals and celebrations, such as Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and Solstice, also hold significant cultural importance.

How to Memorize "winter"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a snowy landscape, with trees covered in white, and people bundled up in warm coats, sledding or building a snowman.

2. associate
   

   - Associate winter with snow, cold weather, and holiday celebrations.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase, such as 'Winter Wonderland', to help remember the definition of winter.

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