snowbird

/ˈsnoʊbɜrd/

Definitions

1. noun

A person, especially a retiree, who spends the winter months in a warmer climate, often in the southern United States, and returns to a colder region in the spring.

“Many snowbirds head to Arizona for the winter, where the warm weather and sunshine are a welcome respite from the cold.”

Synonyms

  • seasonal migrant
  • winter resident

Antonyms

  • permanent resident