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hibernation

Definition:

(nou) the torpid or resting state in which some animals pass the winter (nou) cessation from or slowing of activity during the winter; especially slowing of metabolism in some animals (nou) the act of retiring into inactivity

Phonetic Transcription:

ˌhaɪbəˈneɪʃən

Examples:

Ground squirrels and marmots pass the winter in hibernation.

It stores fat in the base of its tail for winter hibernation.

In autumn and winter, the Echidna shows periods of torpor or deep hibernation.

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