season

noun

UK /ˈsiːz(ə)n/

Word Forms

singular	season
plural	seasons

1
countable one of the four periods into which the year is divided according to the weather
She likes to paint the changing seasons in the garden.
My mood is often affected by the season of the year.
Synonyms and related words
The seasons and times of the year
autumn
autumnal
British Summer Time
2
countable a period of the year when a particular sport is played
The cricket season starts next week.
Johnson had three good seasons at the club before moving on.
Synonyms and related words
Sports events and competitions
battle/war of nerves
bye
card
1. 2a
  a period of the year when a sport that involves catching or killing animals is allowed
  the hunting/fishing/shooting season:
  The trout fishing season has come to an end.
  Synonyms and related words
  General words for hunting, shooting and fishing
  an easy target
  angling
  bag
3
singular a period of the year when most people have a holiday
the holiday/tourist season:
It’s the peak of the holiday season, so the roads will be busy.
Synonyms and related words
Tourism and tourist attractions
ABTA
agritourism
attraction
1. 3a
  a period of time during the year that includes a day that is traditionally a holiday
  We expect an increase in sales during the Christmas season.
  the festive season/the season of goodwill (=the period that includes Christmas):
  Are you staying with your family over the festive season?
  Synonyms and related words
  Public and national holidays
  ANZAC Day
  Australia Day
  bank holiday
4
singular a period of the year when animals are sexually active
the breeding/mating season:
We studied the behaviour of toads during the breeding season.
Synonyms and related words
Animal breeding and mating
asexual reproduction
bloodline
breed
5
singular a period of the year when a particular type of weather is expected in some regions of the world
the dry/rainy season:
It should be well into the dry season when we arrive.
Synonyms and related words
The seasons and times of the year
autumn
autumnal
British Summer Time
6
singular a time when plants grow, or when they produce flowers or fruit
the growing season:
Tomato plants need to be watered regularly during the growing season.
Synonyms and related words
Gardening
aerate
bed out
bonsai
7
singular a period of time when a particular event takes place
This topic will doubtless be debated throughout the election season.
Synonyms and related words
General periods of time
a clear run
a page in something’s history
block
8
singular a period of time when a series of films or television programmes are shown
There is a short season of films by the French director Bertrand Tavernier.
Synonyms and related words
General periods of time
a clear run
a page in something’s history
block
1. 8a
  a period of time during which a play or a series of plays is performed
  The new season at the Ustinov Theatre offers a mix of shows.
  Synonyms and related words
  Relating to theatre and acting
  acting
  amateur dramatics
  dark

phrases

in season

out of season

season’s greetings

season

noun

US /ˈsiz(ə)n/

Word Forms

singular	season
plural	seasons

1
countable one of the four periods into which the year is divided according to the weather
My mood is often affected by the season of the year.
She likes to paint the changing seasons in the garden.
Synonyms and related words
The seasons and times of the year
autumn
autumnal
British Summer Time
2
countable a period of the year when a particular sport is played
The baseball season starts next week.
Johnson had three good seasons at the club before moving on.
Synonyms and related words
Sports events and competitions
battle/war of nerves
bye
card
1. 2a
  a period of the year when a sport that involves catching or killing animals is allowed
  the hunting/fishing season:
  The trout fishing season has come to an end.
  Synonyms and related words
  General words for hunting, shooting and fishing
  an easy target
  angling
  bag
3
singular a period of time when a series of movies or television programs are shown
the season for showing reruns on TV
Synonyms and related words
General periods of time
a clear run
a page in something’s history
block
1. 3a
  a period of time during which a play or a series of plays is performed
  The new season at the Civic Theater offers a mix of shows.
  Synonyms and related words
  Relating to theater and acting
  acting
  dark
  dramatic
4
singular a period of the year when most people take a vacation
the vacation/tourist season:
It’s the peak of the vacation season, so the roads will be crowded.
Synonyms and related words
Tourism and tourist attractions
agritourism
attraction
beauty spot
1. 4a
  a period of time during the year that includes a day that is traditionally a holiday
  We expect an increase in sales during the Christmas season.
  Synonyms and related words
  Public and national holidays
  ANZAC Day
  Arbor Day
  Australia Day
5
singular a period of the year when a particular type of weather is expected in some regions of the world
the dry/rainy season:
It should be well into the dry season when we arrive.
Synonyms and related words
The seasons and times of the year
autumn
autumnal
British Summer Time
6
singular a time when plants grow, or when they produce flowers or fruit
the growing season:
Tomato plants need to be watered regularly during the growing season.
Synonyms and related words
Gardening
aerate
bed out
bonsai
7
singular a period of the year when animals are sexually active
the breeding/mating season:
We studied the behavior of toads during the breeding season.
Synonyms and related words
Animal breeding and mating
asexual reproduction
bloodline
breed
8
singular a period of time when a particular event takes place
This topic will doubtless be debated throughout the election season.
Synonyms and related words
General periods of time
a clear run
a page in something’s history
block

phrases

in season

out of season

season’s greetings

season

verb transitive

UK /ˈsiːz(ə)n/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	season
he/she/it	seasons
present participle	seasoning
past tense	seasoned
past participle	seasoned

1
to add salt, pepper, or other spices to food
season something with something:
Stir in the eggs and season with salt and pepper.
Synonyms and related words
Prepare food for cooking or eating
bake
beat
blanch
2
to allow wood to dry so that it is ready to be used
Synonyms and related words
The activity of making things from wood
carpentry
dovetail
joinery

season

verb transitive

US /ˈsiz(ə)n/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	season
he/she/it	seasons
present participle	seasoning
past tense	seasoned
past participle	seasoned

1
to add salt, pepper, or other spices to food
season something with something:
Stir in the eggs and season with salt and pepper.
Synonyms and related words
Prepare food for cooking or eating
bake
beat
blanch
2
to allow wood to dry so that it is ready to be used
Synonyms and related words
The activity of making things from wood
carpentry
dovetail
joinery

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