plural noun
The different parts of the year, including spring, summer, fall, and winter.
The changing seasons affect the length of each day.
Many animals prepare for the colder seasons.
American English
How to pronounce seasons
noun · verbB1Very common word
SEEznz
/ˈsi.zn̩z/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Form of season
The different parts of the year, including spring, summer, fall, and winter.
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plural noun
Periods each year when sports, businesses, or activities take place or are especially active.
The sports seasons often overlap in the spring.
Tourist seasons bring more visitors to the coast.
plural noun
Groups of television episodes released together or during a particular period.
Streaming services often release new seasons in the fall.
We watched three seasons of the show last month.
third-person singular verb
It adds salt, pepper, herbs, or spices to food to give it more flavor.
She seasons the beans with cumin.
The chef seasons the sauce before serving it.
Useful expressions
Available or naturally growing at the usual time of year.
Strawberries are in season in June.
Not available or not usual at that time of year.
Fresh peaches are out of season in winter.
A ticket that allows repeated travel or entry to games or events during a period.
Her season ticket covers every home game.