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in winter

idiom
Meaning

This phrase means during winter, the coldest season of the year.


Examples
SIMPLE

It snows a lot in winter.

CONTEXTUAL

We usually go skiing in the mountains in winter to enjoy the cold weather.

COMPLEX

Many migratory birds travel thousands of miles to warmer climates in winter to escape the harsh, freezing conditions of the north.

Last updated April 22, 2026