Season

ˈsiː.zən

Meaning & Definition

noun

A division of the year marked by changes in weather, ecology, and hours of daylight.

Spring is my favorite season because of the blooming flowers.

A period characterized by a particular activity or event.

The holiday season brings a lot of joy and celebration.

A time for a certain sport or activity to take place.

The basketball season runs from October to April.

verb

To add flavor to food, typically by using spices or herbs.

Don’t forget to season the soup before serving it.

Middle English: from Old French 'saison', from Latin 'satio(n-)', from 'sat', meaning sowing or seeding.

change of season

The transition from one season to another.

off-season

A period in which a particular activity or industry is less active.

growing season

The time of year when crops can be grown.

holiday season

A period marked by significant celebrations or holidays.

climate

The long-term average of weather in a particular area.

harvest

The process of gathering mature crops from the fields.

festival

A day or period of celebration, typically for religious reasons.

To get in the groove or start being productive.

I’m just trying to season my life and get things done.

A period of time characterized by a behavior or trend.

It's tennis season, so everyone is hitting the courts.