Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

wintry weather

noun

/ˈwɪn.tri ˈwɛð.ər/

Definition

Weather conditions characterized by cold temperatures, snow, or ice, typically experienced during the winter season.

Examples

We stayed indoors due to the harsh wintry weather.
The wintry weather made the roads dangerous for driving.
Children love to play outside during wintry weather, building snowmen and having snowball fights.

Meaning

Wintry weather refers to the atmospheric conditions that occur during the winter months, often involving cold temperatures and precipitation in the form of snow or ice.