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in the winter

idiom
Meaning

This phrase tells you that something happens during the cold season of the year.


Examples
SIMPLE

It snows a lot in the winter.

CONTEXTUAL

We usually travel to the mountains for a vacation in the winter.

COMPLEX

The old house feels particularly cold and empty in the winter, when the wind howls through the bare trees.

Last updated April 22, 2026