noun
wintertime
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."
How to use wintertime
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishJust another word for "winter," used to emphasize the time period.
Common pairings
in wintertime
cold wintertime nights
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Word forms
- Plural
- wintertimes
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Etymology
From winter plus time.
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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.