winter warmer

noun

A traditional English strong ale that is brewed in the winter months. It is usually quite dark, but not as dark as a stout, and may be spiced.

“This vegetable soup is a great winter warmer.”

Meanings

nounwinter warmer (plural winter warmers)

plural winter warmers

  1. colloquialA traditional English strong ale that is brewed in the winter months. It is usually quite dark, but not as dark as a stout, and may be spiced.
  2. colloquialAny food or drink that gives a feeling of warmth in the winter months.

    This vegetable soup is a great winter warmer.

Translations

Finnish talviolut
  • talviolutstrong beer brewed in winter
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