midwinter

[ noun mid-win-ter, -win-; adjective mid-win-ter ]

/ noun ˈmɪdˈwɪn tər, -ˌwɪn-; adjective ˈmɪdˌwɪn tər /

the middle of winter.

the winter solstice, around December 22.

of, relating to, or occurring in the middle of the winter.

Origin of midwinter

before 1150; Middle English, Old English; see mid¹, winter

mid·win·try, mid·win·ter·ly, adjective

Midwinter Madness A suicidal woman is persuaded from the edge of a subway platform.

The Yes List: Who Will Cash in After Oscar Night? |The Daily Beast |February 25, 2011 |DAILY BEAST
Midwinter put him back gently into his chair, and drew a seat near to it for himself.

Armadale |Wilkie Collins
In midwinter Evan's employer left a couple of axes with the blacksmith for repairs, the job to be done within a week.

Our Boys |Various
On that year, as on this year and often, there came in the midwinter a dry and warm season between the early and the latter rain.

Christmas Stories And Legends |Various

She had crossed the stormy ocean in midwinter because she had guessed that Isabel was sad.

The Portrait of a Lady |Henry James
Midwinter, sitting near it, noticed his face as he went out.

Armadale |Wilkie Collins

midwinter

/ (ˈmɪdˈwɪntə) /

another name for winter solstice