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wintering

/ˈwɪntərɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does wintering mean?

verb

to spend the winter months in a particular place, especially in a natural habitat, or to be in a state of dormancy or inactivity during the winter.

Example

"The birds wintering in the forest would return in the spring."

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