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winter sun

(UK, Ireland, travel) The off-season holiday market, typically to destinations in North Africa and Southern Europe.

ˈwɪntɚ ˈsʌnCurrent236 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 27, 2026

(UK, Ireland, travel) The off-season holiday market, typically to destinations in North Africa and Southern Europe.

a sickly winter sun.
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Winter sun means: The off-season holiday market, typically to destinations in North Africa and Southern Europe.. It is mainly Irish English and may not be understood outside that context. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.

For ESL learners

winter sun means: The off-season holiday market, typically to destinations in North Africa and Southern Europe.. Register: informal, Irish English. Often not understood outside its region; gloss the word on first use when writing for an international audience. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself.

Cluster: partying
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  • “Winter sun, innit. Guaranteed beach weather between November and March, which is not the case in the Med.”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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Winter sun means: The off-season holiday market, typically to destinations in North Africa and Southern Europe.. It is mainly Irish English and may not be understood outside that context. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.

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Slang is read by different audiences for very different reasons. The For parents view re-explains the term in plain, non-judgemental language so a caregiver can understand what their child means without needing the surrounding subculture. The For English learners view focuses on register (when it's safe to use), formal alternatives, and common mistakes — what a textbook won't teach you.

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