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winter

/ˈwɪntɚ/ /ˈwɪntə/

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noun

Traditionally the fourth of the four seasons, typically regarded as being from December 23 to March 20 in continental regions of the Northern Hemisphere or the months of June, July and August in the Southern Hemisphere. It is the time when the sun is lowest in the sky, resulting in short days, and the time of year with the lowest atmospheric temperatures for the region.

Examples :

"The winter holidays are a popular time for family gatherings. "

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noun

The period of decay, old age, death, or the like.

Examples :

"The company's profits showed a winter of declining sales. "

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noun

Someone with dark skin, eyes and hair, seen as best suited to certain colors of clothing.

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"A winter type looks best in jewel tones like emerald green and ruby red. "

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An appliance to be fixed on the front of a grate, to keep a kettle warm, etc.

Examples :

"The grandmother used a small winter to keep her tea warm before her morning tea party. "

"My grandmother's winter kept the tea warm on the stove all morning. "

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verb

To spend the winter (in a particular place).

Examples :

"When they retired, they hoped to winter in Florida."

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To store something (for instance animals) somewhere over winter to protect it from cold.

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"The farmer wintered the sheep in a barn to protect them from the harsh winter weather. "

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