Hibernation

Pronunciation: /ˌhaɪbərˈneɪʃən/

Hibernation (noun)

  1. A long sleep that some animals have during winter to save energy.

Examples

  • Bears enter hibernation during the cold winter months.
  • Bears go into hibernation during the winter months.

Common collocations: go into hibernation, emerge from hibernation, long period of hibernation

Synonyms of Hibernation

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Hibernation

  • — Opposite of hibernation, indicating engagement or action.