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

That calculus reflects a broader shift in tennis sponsorships, as the balance of power moves toward smaller brands willing to invest in product, personalization, and year-round storytelling — and away from legacy deals driven primarily by logo visibility. —Jessica Schiffer, Vogue, 14 Jan. 2026

Poplin Button-up Tunic A reliable, year-round wardrobe staple crafted from lightweight poplin for stress-free packing, the Poplin Button-up Tunic is the elegant essential your travel outfits have been waiting for. —Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 14 Jan. 2026

Thanks to amiable year-round weather apart from the heat, some choose to live part-time (or full-time) on their boats. —Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 13 Jan. 2026

Open year-round during daylight hours, both hotel guests and outside visitors can learn how to handle a bow and arrow practicing on static targets that are set further away as your aim improves. —Rana Good, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026

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