# Winters

/ˈwɪntɝz/ (US) · /wˈɪntəz/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/winters
Updated: 2026-08-15

## Senses

### 3. during the winter

adverb · CEFR C1 · American English · Dialect

happening during the winter time.

For teachers: A temporal adverb indicating occurrence during the winter season.

- It gets very dark here winters, so people stay indoors more.
- The mountain pass is frequently closed winters due to unpredictable snowfall and ice.

Usage: Typically functions as an adverbial of frequency or time without a preposition.

Teaching tip: This adverbial use is common in North American dialects but may sound non-standard or literary to British speakers.

## Examples

- The winters here are very cold and snowy.
- Many birds migrate south to warmer climates to avoid the harsh winters of the north.
- The local economy relies heavily on tourism during the long winters, when visitors arrive in large numbers to enjoy the nearby ski resorts.

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