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wintertime

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Wintertime (noun) means the season of winter, considered as a period of time. Example: “Days are shorter in wintertime.”

noun
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The season of winter, considered as a period of time.
"Days are shorter in wintertime."

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In plain EnglishJust another word for "winter," used to emphasize the time period.

Common pairings
in wintertime cold wintertime nights
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Plural
wintertimes
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Etymology

From winter plus time.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “wintertime” mean?
The word “wintertime” means the season of winter, considered as a period of time. In plain terms, just another word for "winter," used to emphasize the time period.
How do you use “wintertime” in a sentence?
Here is “wintertime” used in a sentence: “Days are shorter in wintertime.”
What part of speech is “wintertime”?
“Wintertime” is a noun.
What is the meaning of wintertime?
"wintertime" (noun) means the season of winter, considered as a period of time.

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