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: 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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With year-round beauty—whale migrations in winter, wildflowers in spring, vineyards in fall—the Surfliner is one of the most relaxing and convenient ways to explore California. Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 1 Dec. 2025 The lightweight fabric is ideal for year-round use, and the neutral design makes this a beautiful and versatile pick to complement any room design. Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025 This no-fuss version can be served year-round. Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2025 Another popular landscaping plant, boxwood, keeps its glossy, rounded leaves year-round. Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Nov. 2025 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 3 Dec. 2025.

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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