ClimateAugust 8, 2026

overwinter

OH-ver-win-ter

Definition

To survive, spend, or pass the winter season in a particular place or state.

Etymology

Derived from the Old English word 'oferwintran,' combining 'ofer-' (over) and 'winter' to describe the act of staying through the winter period.

In the news

The article encourages gardeners to leave fallen leaves in their yards so that insects and other wildlife can overwinter safely beneath them. This practice helps preserve local biodiversity by providing essential protection during the cold months.

Leaving The Leaves Welcomes Wildlife, Preserves Biodiversity

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E — The Environmental Magazine

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