overwinter
1 of 2verb
over·win·ter ˌō-vər-ˈwin-tər 
overwintered; overwintering; overwinters
intransitive verb
: to last through or pass the winter
overwinter
2 of 2adjective
: occurring during the period spanning the winter
Example Sentences
Verb The geese will overwinter in a warmer climate.
Recent Examples on the Web
Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Aug. 2022 Unlike some butterfly species that can overwinter as larvae, pupae or even adults, monarchs cannot survive the cold winters of northern climates, the USDA Forest Service website explains. Shanti Lerner, The Arizona Republic, 29 July 2022 The insects then travel south to overwinter in parts of central Mexico. Denise Chow, NBC News, 10 June 2022 These insects typically overwinter along the California coast, at sites stretching from Marin County in the north to Baja California. Denise Chow, NBC News, 10 June 2022 Then, find out how to overwinter these tender perennials until the next growing season. Lynn Coulter, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2022 Fungal spores can overwinter on canes and dead leaves and then rain can spread spores to healthy tissues. oregonlive, 14 May 2022 This bulb will not overwinter outside in the Chicago region. Tim Johnson, chicagotribune.com, 22 Jan. 2022 Lindisfarne established a pattern of Viking hit-and-run raids in the summer months, but by the 850s, some of these raiders were choosing to overwinter in England. Joshua Levine, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Mar. 2022 See More
Verb
To overwinter your citronella plant indoors, move it into your home when night temperatures dip to 45℉ in the fall. Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Aug. 2022 Unlike some butterfly species that can overwinter as larvae, pupae or even adults, monarchs cannot survive the cold winters of northern climates, the USDA Forest Service website explains. Shanti Lerner, The Arizona Republic, 29 July 2022 The insects then travel south to overwinter in parts of central Mexico. Denise Chow, NBC News, 10 June 2022 These insects typically overwinter along the California coast, at sites stretching from Marin County in the north to Baja California. Denise Chow, NBC News, 10 June 2022 Then, find out how to overwinter these tender perennials until the next growing season. Lynn Coulter, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2022 Fungal spores can overwinter on canes and dead leaves and then rain can spread spores to healthy tissues. oregonlive, 14 May 2022 This bulb will not overwinter outside in the Chicago region. Tim Johnson, chicagotribune.com, 22 Jan. 2022 Lindisfarne established a pattern of Viking hit-and-run raids in the summer months, but by the 850s, some of these raiders were choosing to overwinter in England. Joshua Levine, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Mar. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
Verb
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
Adjective
1900, in the meaning defined above
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