Winter Vocabulary
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Glossary Reference
Words describing the coldest season, including weather patterns and seasonal changes.
winter
The coldest season of the year, occurring between autumn and spring, characterized by cold weather, snow, and shorter days.
chill
To make something cold or cool down.
snowfall
A falling of snow; a quantity of snow that falls at one time.
frost
A thin layer of ice that forms when moisture condenses and freezes.
blizzard
A severe snowstorm with strong, sustained winds and low visibility.
hibernate
To spend a prolonged period in a dormant or inactive state, especially in a protective shelter.
icicle
A hanging, tapering piece of ice formed by the freezing of dripping water.
sleet
A type of precipitation consisting of ice pellets that fall when temperatures are slightly above freezing.
subzero
Relating to temperatures below zero degrees on the Celsius or Fahrenheit scale.
overcast
Covered with clouds or lacking sunlight.
slush
A partially melted snow or ice mixture.
bitter
Having a sharp, pungent taste or smell; not sweet.
frigid
Extremely cold in temperature.
crisp
Firm, dry, and brittle, often used to describe food that is freshly cooked or prepared.
freeze
To turn into ice or to make something very cold.
thaw
To change from a frozen state to a liquid state, typically due to warming.
hibernate
To spend a prolonged period in a dormant or inactive state, especially in a protective shelter.
drifts
A slow, gradual movement or change.
shiver
to shake slightly or uncontrollably, often as a result of cold, fear, or excitement.
polar
Relating to the North or South Pole or the regions around them.
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