winter

noun

ˈwin-tər How to pronounce winter (audio)
Definition of winternext
as in lull
a period of often involuntary inactivity or idleness during the long winter when the party was out of power, it had plenty of time to reconsider its political priorities

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Recent Examples of winter The ball rolled to the sticky floor, littered with crushed six-pack carriers and a fine layer of winter sludge, and two competitors dove to fetch it. — Literary Hub, 11 Aug. 2026 Money will also go toward eviction prevention and shelter diversion programs to reduce the strain on winter shelters. — Jack Springgate, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026 To look through their gaping windows and imagine what that same view, in summer or winter, must have looked like more than a century ago. — Téa Obreht, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026 Upstairs, the primary suite encompasses a lounge, bedroom, bathroom, wardrobe, and winter garden, all connected by a Roman travertine floor. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for winter
Recent Examples of Synonyms for winter
  1. lull
  2. break
  3. downtime
  4. layoff
  5. recess
Noun
  • This may mark a lull before even more launch providers join the lineup from Florida as Relativity Space and Stoke Space continue to build out their sites on Cape Canaveral and could see their new rockets’ first missions flown next year.
    — Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Shipping threats rise despite war lull, analysts warn Oil prices fell Monday even as diplomatic efforts to end the US-Iran war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz sputtered.
    — semafor.com, semafor.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of lull
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  • The three took a mother-daughter trip to Universal Studios in California during Haley Joy and Hope’s winter break from school.
    — Diane J. Cho, PEOPLE, 9 Aug. 2026
  • The service break Sabalenka conceded in the final game was her sixth.
    — Lukas Weese, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of break
Noun
  • According to Schaffer, just as surreal as directing the former president was chatting with him during the downtime of the four-hour shoot.
    — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Recharge Your Body When downtime calls for restoration, Belmont’s William Henry the Spa delivers.
    — Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of downtime
Noun
  • Rodriguez returns after a 15-month layoff and hand surgery, aiming to re-enter the title picture against Silva, who seeks a second win this year to secure a title shot.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Without those funds, the consequences are midyear layoffs, furlough days, and cuts.
    — Lauren Victory, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of layoff
Noun
  • This bill still needs to head to the House of Representatives, which is currently on recess until the end of the month.
    — Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The Senate is back in session today after senators made progress on a voting deal to go on August recess — but didn’t fully clinch it.
    — Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of recess

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“Winter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/winter. Accessed 12 Aug. 2026.

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