Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
overwinter
verb
/ˌoʊvərˈwɪntər/
Definition
To survive or endure through the winter season.
Examples
- Many species of birds overwinter in warmer climates.
- The garden plants need to be protected to ensure they can overwinter successfully.
- Some insects have adapted to overwinter under the bark of trees.
Meaning
Overwinter refers to the process of passing the winter in a specific place or condition, often used in relation to plants and animals that hibernate or remain dormant until warmer weather returns.
Synonyms
- hibernate
- survive winter
- hibernate through
