winter
|win/ter|
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/ˈwɪn.tər/
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/ˈwɪn.tə/
cold season
Etymology
Etymology Information
'winter' originates from Proto-Germanic, specifically the word 'wintruz', where 'wintr-' meant 'winter'.
Historical Evolution
'wintruz' changed from Old English word 'winter' and eventually became the modern English word 'winter'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the cold season', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the coldest season of the year, occurring between autumn and spring.
The trees lose their leaves in winter.
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Verb 1
to spend the winter in a particular place.
They wintered in Florida to escape the cold.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35