Winter
/wˈɪntər/
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Definition
(noun) Traditionally the fourth of the four seasons, typically regarded as spanning either the period between the winter solstice to the spring equinox, or the months of December, January, and February in temperate and polar regions of the Northern Hemisphere and 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.
Sentence Examples
Winter is my favorite season.
During winter I sleep with two blankets.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The whole of the city looks very beautiful in ____, especially when all the buildings are covered in white snow today.