the depth of winter

noun

: the middle of winter : the coldest part of winter

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The advantage of visiting earlier in the season is that temperatures are generally much milder compared to in the depths of winter. — Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 16 Oct. 2026 Nevertheless, the away terrace remains open to the elements, which in the depths of winter can be a problem. — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026 A little bit of caution and a dash of effort is worth the gift of tasting a bite of summer in the depths of winter. — Josh Miller, Southern Living, 26 June 2026 One factor in the increase is superior batteries, which can operate even in the depths of winter. — David Hambling, Forbes.com, 8 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for the depth of winter

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“The depth of winter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20depth%20of%20winter. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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