Overwinter Definition

ōvər-wĭntər
overwintered, overwintering, overwinters
verb
overwintered, overwintering, overwinters
To remain alive through the winter.
Sheep that overwintered on the steppe.
American Heritage
To pass the winter.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
adjective
Occurring during the period of winter.
American Heritage

Origin of Overwinter

  • Old English

    From Wiktionary

Overwinter Sentence Examples

  • The creation of arable field margins and leaving overwinter stubbles followed by a spring crop should help boost local farm bird populations.

  • They overwinter as larvae in roots or as pupae in the soil, tho a few adults may survive the winter.

  • The fungi and bacteria that cause so many problems can overwinter on contaminated stems and roots.

  • Iris should also be cut back, because the eggs of iris borers overwinter on iris leaves and attack the rhizomes in the spring.

  • Disease microorganisms can also overwinter on the surface of stakes, tomato cages, trellises, and other garden items.

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