winterize

[ win-tuh-rahyz ]

verb (used with object),win·ter·ized, win·ter·iz·ing.
  1. to prepare (an automobile, house, etc.) for cold weather by (in automobiles) adding antifreeze and changing oil or (in houses) adding insulation, heating units, etc.

verb (used without object),win·ter·ized, win·ter·iz·ing.
  1. to winterize an automobile, house, etc.

Origin of winterize

1
First recorded in 1925–30; winter + -ize
  • Also especially British, win·ter·ise .

Other words from winterize

  • win·ter·i·za·tion, noun
  • win·ter·iz·er, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for winterize

winterize

winterise

/ (ˈwɪntəˌraɪz) /


verb
  1. (tr) US and Canadian to prepare (a house, car, etc) to withstand winter conditions

Derived forms of winterize

  • winterization or winterisation, noun

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