overwinter
(ō′vər wint′ər)
intransitive verb
to pass the winter
See overwinter in American Heritage Dictionary 4
intransitive verb o·ver·win·tered,
o·ver·win·ter·ing,
o·ver·win·ters - To remain alive through the winter: sheep that overwintered on the steppe.
- To pass or spend the winter: We usually overwinter in the Bahamas.
adjective (ōˈvər-wĭnˈtər) Occurring during the period of winter.
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