Enter the word for search

wintering

UK
/ˈwɪn.tər.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈwɪn.tɚ.ɪŋ/
winteringnoun
winterings
pl
Translations
hivernageAction ou fait de passer l’hiver en un lieu donné ; emploi courant en contexte naturel.
The geese's wintering in the southern wetlands ensures they have enough food during the colder months.
L’hivernage des oies dans les zones humides du sud leur assure suffisamment de nourriture pendant les mois les plus froids.
Additional translations
hivernationSurtout en contexte scientifique ou biologique, pour des animaux ou des plantes.
Definitions
The act or process of spending the winter in a particular place, especially by animals or plants.
The geese's wintering in the southern wetlands ensures they have enough food during the colder months.
Synonyms
hibernation
winter months
winter season
spending winter
winteringgerund / present participle
UK
/ˈwɪn.tər.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈwɪn.tɚ.ɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe animals, plants, or activities engaged in spending the winter in a specific place.
Translations
hivernantSe dit d’animaux, d’oiseaux ou de plantes qui passent l’hiver dans un lieu donné.
Wintering birds can be spotted along the coast throughout the colder months.
Les oiseaux hivernants peuvent être observés le long de la côte pendant les mois les plus froids.
Definitions
Engaged in or relating to the act of spending the winter in a particular place.
Wintering birds can be spotted along the coast throughout the colder months.
winternoun
Definitions
The coldest season of the year, occurring between autumn and spring, characterized by short days and long nights.
The children love playing in the snow during the winter.
A period of inactivity or dormancy, often used metaphorically to describe a time of decline or lack of growth.
The company went through a financial winter before it started to recover.
winteradjective
Definitions
Relating to, typical of, occurring in, or suitable for the winter season.
He packed his winter clothes before heading to the mountains.
winterverb

wintering

ing-form

wintered
Past Simple
wintered
Past Participle
wintering
ing-form
UK
/ˈwɪn.tə/
US
/ˈwɪn.tɚ/
Translations
The birds winter in the warmer southern regions.
Les oiseaux hivernent dans les régions méridionales plus chaudes.
Additional translations
hivernerPar extension, garder ou abriter des animaux pendant la saison froide.
Definitions
To spend the winter season in a particular place.
The birds winter in the warmer southern regions.
To keep or care for something during the winter season.
Farmers winter their livestock in barns to protect them from the cold.
Synonyms
hibernate
winter in
winter over
pass the winter
spend the winter
overwinter
OverviewPhrasesLibraryExamplesAI ExpertDictionaries
Active Dictionary Company Limited 7/F, MW Tower, 111 Bonham Strand, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong