1. the process of surviving or spending the winter
Usage: biology

1. to survive or spend the winter in a particular place or state
Usage: biology

1. relating to or used for surviving the winter
Usage: biology

Examples

• Many birds migrate south instead of overwintering in cold climates.
• The monarch butterflies are overwintering in Mexico.
• Scientists study the overwintering habits of arctic animals.
• The overwintering population of deer decreased this year.
• Some insects survive by overwintering as eggs or larvae.
• The overwintering site provides shelter from harsh weather.
• Bears prepare for overwintering by building up fat reserves.