year-round

adjective

ˈyir-ˈrau̇nd 

: occurring, effective, employed, staying, or operating for the full year : not seasonal

a year-round resort

year-round adverb

year-rounder

ˈyir-ˈrau̇n-dər 

noun

Examples of year-round in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Celebrating the Season with Fresh Flavors Fresh Thyme Market is a natural foods store that can be visited year-round but is extra-special during the holiday seasons. —Matt Emma, USA Today, 8 Dec. 2025

North Campground is open year-round, while Sunset Campground is closed in the winter. —Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2025

While sightings happen year-round, Granados notes that summer offers especially great opportunities, like the migration of hundreds of mobula rays and other whales, including Minkys, Bride, and pilots, in groups of 15 or 20 to hundreds. —Annabelle Canela, Parents, 7 Dec. 2025

Thanks to its breathable, moisture-wicking material, the set is practical for year-round use and is machine washable for breezy maintenance. —Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1924, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for year-round

• aboveground
• battleground
• belowground
• paperbound
• turnaround
• ultrasound
• underground
• wraparound
• abound
• aground
• around
• astound

Kids Definition

year-round

adjective

ˈyi(ə)r-ˈrau̇nd, 

ˈyiə-ˈrau̇nd

: being in operation for the whole year

a year-round resort