Synonyms: winter, wintertime
Definition: the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
Similar words: time of year, season
Definition: one of the natural periods into which the year is divided by the equinoxes and solstices or atmospheric conditions
Usage: the regular sequence of the seasons
Synonyms: overwinter, winter
Definition: spend the winter
Usage: We wintered on the Riviera; Shackleton's men overwintered on Elephant Island
Definition: pass time in a specific way
Usage: how are you spending your summer vacation?