winter
US /ˈwɪn.t̬ɚ/
UK /ˈwɪn.t̬ɚ/

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the coldest season of the year, in the northern hemisphere from December to February and in the southern hemisphere from June to August
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I love to ski in the winter.
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The trees are bare in winter.
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to spend the winter (in a particular place)
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Many birds winter in warmer climates.
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We plan to winter in Florida this year.