year-round

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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

year-rounder

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noun

year-round·​er

: someone or something whose residence, occupation, or use is the same at all seasons

Examples of year-round in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Dry, chapped lips aren’t just an issue in the winter, so this leave-on lip mask is a nourishing treatment that keeps your lips soft and supple year-round. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2026

Doubling as a strapless dress and a maxi skirt, this is a win-win piece worth packing year-round. — Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 22 June 2026

Offering trend-forward styles for both men and women, this assortment includes year-round favorites designed for all-day comfort. — ABC News, 22 June 2026

The hotel will be open year-round, designed to draw guests beyond the ski season and onto the hiking trails, positioning Cortina as a destination for all seasons. — Rachel Ingram, Robb Report, 21 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

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