Definitions for hibernate

• Definition
• Anagrams (494)

hibernate hi·ber·nate

Spelling: [hi-ber-neyt]

IPA: /ˈhɪ bərˌneɪt/

Hibernate is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 14 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 15 points.

You can make 494 anagrams from letters in hibernate (abeehinrt).

Definitions for hibernate

verb (used without object)

1. Zoology. to spend the winter in close quarters in a dormant condition, as bears and certain other animals. Compare estivate.
2. to withdraw or be in seclusion; retire.
3. to winter in a place with a milder climate:

Origin of hibernate

First recorded in 1795-1805, hibernate is from the Latin word hībernātus (past participle of hībernāre to spend the winter). See hibernal, Examples for hibernate

The Squirrel does not hibernate, as it is said by the older writers to do.

Bears, with the exception of the Polar species, hibernate in winter.

For the rest of the time there was nothing to do but hibernate in his log cabin.

After these well-meaning moments they are left alone to hibernate with their own devastation.

It does not hibernate, and may be seen in winter pursuing its prey beneath the ice.

And besides, it is fairly certain that they, like most others of their kind, hibernate.

In such cases the insect must aestivate rather than hibernate.

Apparently he does not hibernate, for on sunny days he may be seen the year round.

It is not believed that any of them hibernate in any stage of their existence.

Simply a hole to hibernate in and to sleep and eat in in summer.