season

B1
Pronunciation
/ˈsiːzən/
/ˈsizən/
Noun
8 definition(s)
1 Definition

Each of the four divisions of a year: spring, summer, autumn (fall) and winter

Synonyms
yeartide yeartime
2 Definition

A part of a year when something particular happens

Example Sentences
  • mating season
3 Definition

That which gives relish; seasoning.

4 Definition

The period over which a series of Test matches are played.

5 Definition

A group of episodes of a television or radio program broadcast in regular intervals with a long break between each group, usually with one year between the beginning of each.

Synonyms
series (British English)
Example Sentences
  • The third season of Friends aired from 1996 to 1997.
6 Definition

An extended, undefined period of time.

7 Definition

The full set of downloadable content for a game, which can be purchased with a season pass.

8 Definition

A fixed period of time in a massively multiplayer online game in which new content (themes, rules, modes, etc.) becomes available, sometimes replacing earlier content.

Verb
7 definition(s)
1 Definition

To make fit for any use by time or habit; to habituate; to accustom; to inure.

Example Sentences
  • to season oneself to a climate
2 Definition

(by extension) To prepare by drying or hardening, or removal of natural juices.

Example Sentences
  • The timber needs to be seasoned.
3 Definition

To become mature; to grow fit for use; to become adapted to a climate.

4 Definition

To become dry and hard, by the escape of the natural juices, or by being penetrated with other substance.

Example Sentences
  • The wood has seasoned in the sun.
5 Definition

To mingle: to moderate, temper, or qualify by admixture.

6 Definition

To copulate with; to impregnate.

7 Definition

To flavour food with spices, herbs or salt.