plural seasons
1
: one of the four periods (spring, summer, autumn, and winter) into which the year is commonly divided
Spring is my favorite season (of the year).
I enjoy watching the seasons change every year.
2
: a particular period of time during the year: such as
a
: a period of time when a particular sport is being played
the baseball/football season
The team had a good season last year. [=the team played well last year]
b
: a period of time when a particular event, process, activity, etc., occurs
These plants have a short growing season.
the breeding/mating season [=the period of time when animals, birds, etc., are mating]
the Christmas season
(US) the holiday season [=the time from late November through January when several holidays (such as Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Year's Eve) happen]
The article talks about ways to stay healthy during flu season. [=the time of year, and especially the winter, when many people get influenza and other mild illnesses]
June marks the beginning of tourist season. [=the time when many people go to visit places as tourists]
During peak season [=the time when tourists visit the most], the island is very crowded.
c
: a period of time when people are legally allowed to hunt, fish, etc.
Deer season starts next week.
lobster season
hunting/fishing season
d
: the time of the year during which something grows and can be harvested
blueberry season
e
: a time of the year during which a particular type of weather usually happens
the hot/dry/rainy season
Monsoon season is coming soon.
f
: a time of the year when a new fashion, color, hair style, etc., is popular
This season's fashions are very feminine.
Pink is in style this season.
g
: a period of time when a series of new television shows, plays, etc., are being shown or performed
I can't wait until the new (television) season starts.
The theater company will be putting on plays by Shakespeare this season.
one of the shows in the network's season lineup
seasons; seasoned; seasoning
1
: to add salt, pepper, spices, etc., to (something) to give it more flavor
He seasoned the stew.
Season to taste. [=add as much seasoning as you like so it tastes good to you]
2
: to make (wood) ready for use by slowly drying it
You must season the firewood.
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“Season.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/season. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.
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