winterhouse

English

Etymology

From Middle English winter-hous, from Old English winterhūs, equivalent to winter +‎ house. Compare Dutch winterhuis, German Winterhaus.

Noun

winterhouse (plural winterhouses)

1. A house used in winter, especially as a vacation residence to overwinter in
   • 2014, Hinrich Rink, Robert Brown, Tales and Traditions of the Eskimo:

     The winterhouses are far more varied in structure. Generally they are built of stones and turf, the roof-spars and the pillars which support the middle of the roof being of wood.

   • 2015, Mary Hood, A Clear View of the Southern Sky:

     Albert had moved them back to his own people, a winterhouse on dry land, and another place, near stream water for summer grazing for the horse and sheep.

Alternative forms

• winter-house, winter house

See also

• summerhouse