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

Symptoms of cyclosporiasis Cyclosporiasis cases are reported year-round; however, infections are most common when temperatures are warmer, in the summer and early fall. — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026

This digital network will cultivate influence through private year-round conversations, executive circles and brand collaborations. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 9 July 2026

Additionally, active-duty military members and veterans can take advantage of the Caesars Rewards military discount for 10% off hotel stays year-round. — Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026

The app operates year-round for ticketing, player services, and member bookings, before traffic surges during the Championships. — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 9 July 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