winter winter /ˈwɪntɝ/

noun

1. () The coldest season of the year; in the Northern Hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox  ( wintertime , winter )
   the coldest season of the year; in the Northern Hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
    During the winter months, my child loves to wear hats, scarves, and gloves to stay warm
   During the winter months, my child loves to wear hats, scarves, and gloves to stay warm
   
   

verb

1. () Spend the winter  ( overwinter , winter )
   spend the winter
    We wintered on the Riviera
   We wintered on the Riviera
    Shackleton's men overwintered on Elephant Island
   Shackleton's men overwintered on Elephant Island