season Definition
sea·son (sē′zən)
noun
- any of the four arbitrary divisions of the year, characterized chiefly by differences in temperature, precipitation, amount of daylight, and plant growth; spring, summer, fall (or autumn), or winter
- a time or part of the year during which a specified kind of agricultural work is done or a specified kind of weather prevails the harvest season, the rainy season
- the time when something specified flourishes, develops, takes place, or is popular, permitted, or at its best the opera season, the hunting season
- a period of time a slack season in business
- the suitable, fitting, or convenient time
- the period of time during which a specified festival or holiday occurs the Christmas season
Etymology: < the v.
Obsolete something that seasons
Etymology: ME sesoun < OFr seson < VL satio, season for sowing < L, a sowing, planting < base of serere, to sow: see seed
transitive verb
- to make (food) more tasty by adding salt, spices, etc.
- to add zest or interest to to season a lecture with humor
- to make more suitable for use; improve the quality of, as by aging, drying, etc.; cure; mature to season lumber
- to give (an athlete, actor, etc.) experience to increase skill many tours seasoned him as an actor
- to make used to; accustom; inure; acclimate seasoned to a hard life
- to make less harsh or severe; temper; soften discipline seasoned with kindness
Etymology: ME sesonen, aphetic < MFr assaisonner, to season, orig., to ripen < a- (< L ad-), to + saison
intransitive verb
to become seasoned, as wood by drying
season Related Forms
season Idioms
for a season
for a while
in good season
early enough
in season
- available fresh for use as food: said of fruits, vegetables, seafood, etc.
- at the legally established time for being hunted or caught: said of game
- in or at the suitable or proper time
- in good season; early enough
- in heat: said of animals
out of season
not in season
season Synonyms
season
n.
in good season
in season
season Usage Examples
Converse of object
- breed: Increasing human activity in harbor could affect distribution and survival of offspring is vital during breeding season.
- finish: Where do you think Halifax Town will finish this season?
- grow: Topping must be repeated at least twice during the growing season over several years to have a permanent effect.
Adjective modifier
- festive: Further information to follow slightly nearer the festive season.
- rainy: From May to November it is rainy it is the rainy season with the heaviest rains falling from August to October.
- last: Injured last season, he was released on a free transfer by the Swans.
- next: Ah, well, there's always next season.
- coming: We are looking for a coach for the 1st XI for the coming season.
- dry: Fires, deliberately set by local people, sweep through the ground story in the dry season, from February onwards.
Modifies a noun
- ticket: Season ticket holders will receive a priority booking period for tickets.
- holder: Season ticket holders will receive a priority booking period for tickets.
- opener: Rushden boss Brian Talbot has a defensive headache for the season opener against Swansea at Vetch Field.
- finale: Smyth got a lovely souvenir for winning the season finale.
Noun used with modifier
- breeding: The breeding season is from 1 May - 31 July.
- summer: Trading hours: Monday to Saturday 9.00am to 5.00pm with Sunday opening during the summer season.
- winter: I'm working over here for the winter season, " explained Sharon.
- monsoon: However, it is prone to serious flooding during the monsoon season of June to September.
- holiday: July and August are the warmest months and the main holiday season.
Preposition: of
goodwill: The season of goodwill is a good time to take stock and to consider what we could do to make our country better.
Preposition: with
salt: Stir in the mustard and season with salt and pepper.
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