winterize
verb
win·ter·ize
ˈwin-tə-ˌrīz 
winterized; winterizing
: to make ready for winter or winter use and especially resistant or proof against winter weather
winterize a car
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They are winterizing their cars by adding antifreeze and putting on snow tires.
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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 1 Jan. 2026
Ahead, experts share their tips and advice on how to choose the right cover and avoid the most common mistakes when winterizing outdoor furniture.
—Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Dec. 2025
To winterize, remove any diseased or damaged foliage and cut each plant back to about 2 inches above the crown.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2025
Six tips to winterize your home 1.
—Brendel Clark, Freep.com, 16 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for winterize
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“Winterize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/winterize. Accessed 3 Jan. 2026.
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winterize
verb
win·ter·ize
ˈwint-ə-ˌrīz
winterized; winterizing
: to make ready for winter
winterize the car
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