👉 Overwinter is a noun that refers to a period in which an animal, typically one that lives in the wild, enters the winter season. This means that the animal has not been active or moving around during the summer months and is now resting or hibernating until the springtime. The term "overwinter" can also refer to a situation where an animal's life cycle is complete or dormant, as it does not require any activity during its entire lifespan. For example, an overwintered