winter

• Существительное, обозначающее самый холодный сезон года, следующий за осенью и предшествующий весне в умеренных широтах.

A noun referring to the coldest season of the year, occurring between autumn and spring in temperate regions.

uncountable

1. A1formal

   The coldest season of the year, occurring between autumn and spring, typically December to February in the Northern Hemisphere.

   Зима

   • Winter is my favorite season because I love snow.
   • We usually go skiing in winter.
   • The trees lose their leaves in winter.

   Synonymswintertime

   Antonymssummer

2. Year of winterC1formal

   Used to refer to a particular year, especially in historical or agricultural contexts.

   Зима (как год)

   • The winter of 1812 was particularly harsh during the war.
   • Farmers remember the winter of 1994 for its heavy frosts.
   • That winter marked the beginning of economic changes.

   Synonymssummertwelvemonthyear

• Глагол, обозначающий проводить или переживать зимний сезон, обычно в определённом месте.

A verb meaning to pass or spend the winter season, typically in a particular place.

1. To pass the winterC1formal

   To spend or pass the winter season, typically in a particular place.

   Зимовать

   • The birds winter in warmer climates.
   • They decided to winter in Florida this year.
   • Many tourists winter in the south of Spain.

   Synonymshibernateoverwinter

   Antonymssummer