wintry
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
He’s just taken a morning stroll in New York with his girlfriend, Dominican architect Ana Amelia Batlle Cabral, and is still defrosting from the wintry chill; he’ll be fully warmed up upon landing in California.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026
The government has credited wintry weather with a recent lull in the disease.
From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026
On Saturday a colder north-westerly wind will bring a mixture of sunny spells and wintry showers.
From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026
This will bring some showers which could turn a little wintry over the higher ground of Scotland, northern England and Wales.
From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026
Macondo would no longer be a burning place, where the hinges and door knockers twisted with the heat, but would be changed into a wintry city.
From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
Vocabulary lists containing wintry
Chill Out! Synonyms for "Cold"
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Neighborhood Odes
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Cold
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
