verb
overwinter
Overwinter (verb) means to store something safely so that it lasts through the cold months.
verb
1
To store something safely so that it lasts through the cold months.
"It is best to overwinter tender plants indoors."
"Well, if you're fortunate, you'll be able to overwinter your bees and keep them alive during the winter months."
— Philip Hasheider, Samantha Johnson (2014)
2
To stay somewhere for the whole of winter.
"Insects may overwinter in fallen fruit if it is not removed."
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Etymology
Formed from over- and winter; compare Dutch overwinteren and German überwintern.
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What is the meaning of overwinter?
"overwinter" (verb) means to store something safely so that it lasts through the cold months.
What is another word for overwinter?
Other words for "overwinter" include winter.
What are the different meanings of overwinter?
"overwinter" has 2 main meanings: 1. To store something safely so that it lasts through the cold months; 2. To stay somewhere for the whole of winter.
