Definition

The time of year when it is winter, typically characterized by cold weather and often snow.

Example

During wintertime, many people enjoy activities like skiing and building snowmen.

Conversation

I love wintertime because of the snow and holidays.

Me too! It feels so magical when everything is white.

Yeah, and I enjoy cozying up with hot chocolate during wintertime.

Same here! There's just something special about that season.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Wintertime → It is formed from "winter" (from Old English *winter*, meaning the coldest season of the year) and "-time" (meaning a period or duration). The word "wintertime" refers to the period or season of winter.

Memory Tip

Think of the coldest season of the year ('winter') and the duration of that season ('-time') to remember that 'wintertime' is the period when winter occurs.

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