: occurring, effective, employed, staying, or operating for the full year : not seasonal
a year-round resort
year-round adverb
year-rounder noun

Examples of year-round in a Sentence

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Today, players are working out virtually year-round, often with specialized personal position coaches and trainers. Mike Defabo, New York Times, 16 June 2026 Children's First offers year-round programs serving Atlanta-area families. Alexa Liacko, CBS News, 15 June 2026 Security, durability, and daily usability The M6 is suitable for year-round outdoor use and is easy to clean. Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 15 June 2026 Guests can enjoy year-round escapes surrounded by nature, designed to encourage relaxation and connection. Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for year-round

Word History

First Known Use

1924, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of year-round was in 1924

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“Year-round.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/year-round. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

year-round

adjective
ˈyi(ə)r-ˈrau̇nd
ˈyiə-ˈrau̇nd
: being in operation for the whole year
a year-round resort
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