Overwinter (Verb)
Meaning
Spend the winter; "We wintered on the Riviera"; "Shackleton's men overwintered on Elephant Island".
Classification
Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
Examples
- The team of explorers had to overwinter in a remote cabin after their rescue was delayed due to bad weather.
- The family spent their summer in the mountains but decided to overwinter in the city for better access to healthcare.
- Due to severe weather conditions, the sailors were forced to overwinter on an abandoned island, surviving on limited supplies.
- During World War II, the soldiers were told to overwinter in an abandoned bunker until further instructions were given.
- Many polar bears migrate south to overwinter in areas with more abundant food sources during the harsh winter months.