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How to pronounce season

noun · verbB1Very common word
SEEzn

/ˈsi.zn̩/

2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.

One of the four parts of the year: spring, summer, fall, or winter.

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Meanings & examples

noun

One of the four parts of the year: spring, summer, fall, or winter.

Fall is a beautiful season here.

Winter is the coldest season of the year.

Common phrases & grammar

the four seasons · rainy season · dry season · change of seasons

the + adjective + season

the + season + begins/ends + in + month

noun

A period each year when a sport, business, or activity takes place or is especially active.

The baseball season starts in April.

Our team had a great season.

Common phrases & grammar

football season · baseball season · tourist season · holiday season

the + sport/business + season

during + the + season

noun

A group of episodes of a television show released as one set or during one period.

We watched the first season in one weekend.

The show's new season starts Friday.

Common phrases & grammar

new season · first season · season premiere · season finale

season + number + of + show

watch + season + number + of + show

verb

To add salt, pepper, herbs, or spices to food to give it more flavor.

Season the soup with salt.

She seasoned the chicken with garlic and pepper.

Common phrases & grammar

season with salt · season to taste · season the meat

season + food + with + ingredient

season + food + to taste

Useful expressions

in season

Available or naturally growing at the usual time of year.

Strawberries are in season in June.

out of season

Not available or not usual at that time of year.

Fresh peaches are out of season in winter.

season ticket

A ticket that allows repeated travel or entry to games or events during a period.

Her season ticket covers every home game.

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