English Words Starting With W

• winter cherry

  nounLow
  /ˈwɪntə ˌtʃɛri/A common name for several plants, most notably Physalis alkekengi (Chinese lantern) and Solanum pseudocapsicum (Jerusalem cherry), which produce bright, cherry-like fruit in winter.
• winter cress

  nounLow
  /ˌwɪntə ˈkrɛs/A type of wild, edible plant with yellow flowers that typically grows in cold or winter seasons, belonging to the Brassicaceae family.
• winter crookneck

  nounVery low
  /ˈwɪntə ˈkrʊknɛk/A type of winter squash (Cucurbita moschata) characterized by its long, curved neck and bulbous base.
• winter flounder

  nounC2
  /ˈwɪntə ˈflaʊndə/A type of flatfish (Pseudopleuronectes americanus) found in coastal waters of North America, valued as a food fish.
• winter games

  plural-nounB1
  /ˈwɪntə ɡeɪmz/An international multi-sport event featuring winter sports, held on snow and ice, typically every four years; the modern Olympic counterpart to the Summer Games.
• winter garden

  nounC1
  /ˌwɪntə ˈɡɑːdn/A conservatory, glasshouse, or room with large windows designed to house plants during winter, often attached to a house.
• winter haven

  nounLow-to-Medium (More common in North American English, particularly in tourism, real estate, and demographic discussions)
  /ˌwɪn.tə ˈheɪ.vən/A place of shelter or refuge during the winter months, often specifically referring to a coastal city or region with a mild climate that attracts visitors, retirees, or seasonal residents seeking to escape harsh winter weather elsewhere.
• winter hedge

  nounLow
  /ˈwɪntə hɛdʒ/A row of shrubs or trees (often conifers) planted specifically to provide a windbreak and visual screening during the winter months when deciduous plants are bare.
• winter heliotrope

  nounVery low
  /ˌwɪntə ˈhiːliətrəʊp/A flowering plant, Petasites fragrans, native to the Mediterranean but naturalised elsewhere, known for its clusters of fragrant, pale lilac flowers that bloom in mid-winter.
• winter jasmine

  nounMedium (specialist/gardening context), Low (general vocabulary)
  /ˈwɪntə ˈdʒæzmɪn/A shrub (Jasminum nudiflorum) that produces bright yellow flowers during winter on leafless green stems.
• winter melon

  nounLow
  /ˈwɪntə ˈmɛlən/A large, oblong, mild-flavored fruit (Cucumis melo var. inodorus) typically with a pale green to white flesh and a thick rind, harvested and stored for use during the winter months.
• winter moth

  nounLow (specialist/technical term; uncommon in general speech)
  /ˌwɪntə ˈmɒθ/A type of moth (Operophtera brumata) whose flightless females emerge and lay eggs in late autumn and winter.
• winter oats

  nounRare / Technical
  /ˌwɪntər ˈəʊts/A variety of oat (Avena sativa) that is sown in autumn to germinate and establish before winter, then harvested the following summer.
• winter olympic games

  nounMedium
  /ˌwɪn.tər əˈlɪm.pɪk ɡeɪmz/A major international multi-sport event held every four years, featuring sports contested on snow and ice.
• winter park

  nounLow
  /ˈwɪntə pɑːk/A public park designed, used, or associated primarily with winter activities, such as ice skating, sledding, or viewing snowy landscapes.
• winter purslane

  nounLow
  /ˌwɪntə ˈpɜːsleɪn/A common name for several edible, succulent-leaved plants, most notably Claytonia perfoliata (also known as miner's lettuce), that grow in cool seasons.
• winter quarters

  plural-nounC2/Rare
  /ˌwɪntə ˈkwɔːtəz/A place where people, especially soldiers or travelers, live or are stationed during the winter.
• winter rose

  nounLow-medium
  /ˌwɪn.tə ˈrəʊz/A common name for the Helleborus niger plant, which blooms in winter.
• winter solstice

  nounMedium
  /ˌwɪn.tə ˈsɒl.stɪs/The moment in the year when the Northern Hemisphere is tilted furthest away from the sun, resulting in the shortest day and longest night.
• winter sports

  plural-nounB1
  /ˈwɪntə spɔːts/Sports played on snow or ice during winter.

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