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season Definition

sea·son (sē′zən)

noun

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. the time when something specified flourishes, develops, takes place, or is popular, permitted, or at its best the opera season, the hunting season
  4. a period of time a slack season in business
  5. the suitable, fitting, or convenient time
  6. the period of time during which a specified festival or holiday occurs the Christmas season

  7. 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

  1. to make (food) more tasty by adding salt, spices, etc.
  2. to add zest or interest to to season a lecture with humor
    1. to make more suitable for use; improve the quality of, as by aging, drying, etc.; cure; mature to season lumber
    2. to give (an athlete, actor, etc.) experience to increase skill many tours seasoned him as an actor
  4. to make used to; accustom; inure; acclimate seasoned to a hard life
  5. 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

sea′·soner noun

season Idioms

for a season

for a while

in good season

early enough

in season

  1. available fresh for use as food: said of fruits, vegetables, seafood, etc.
  2. at the legally established time for being hunted or caught: said of game
  3. in or at the suitable or proper time
  4. in good season; early enough
  5. in heat: said of animals

out of season

not in season

season Synonyms

season

n.

period, term, a while, division, certain months of the year; see also fall 5, spring 2, summer, winter.

in good season

not late, on time, fairly soon; see early 2.

in season

seasonable, on the market, (readily) available; see available.

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.