: 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 interest and a non-invasive root system, this compact tree can be shaped into a single-stem form or grown as a multi-stem clump for privacy hedges. Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 4 May 2026 Birge Pond and the surrounding preserve are used for non-motorized boating, fishing and hiking year-round. Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 4 May 2026 In warmer parts of its range, the foliage persists year-round. Erica Browne Grivas, Midwest Living, 4 May 2026 Seasonal decorations should be removed promptly to maintain a fresh and intentional look year-round. Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 4 May 2026 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 6 May. 2026.

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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