Season (Noun)
Meaning 1
One of the natural periods into which the year is divided by the equinoxes and solstices or atmospheric conditions; "the regular sequence of the seasons".
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Examples
- My favorite season is autumn because I love watching the leaves change colors.
- In many parts of the world, there are four distinct seasons, each with unique characteristics.
- The changing of the seasons always brings new types of flowers and fruits to our garden.
- The ski resort is busiest during the winter season when tourists flock to enjoy the snow.
- In some tropical regions, there are only two main seasons, a wet season and a dry season.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Hyponyms
Meaning 2
A period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field; "he celebrated his 10th season with the ballet company"; "she always looked forward to the avocado season".
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Examples
- The resort town relied heavily on income from the tourist season every summer.
- The holidays were their busiest delivery season of the year.
- He celebrated his 10th season with the ballet company in a special gala performance.
- Farmers anxiously waited for the fruiting season of the rare mango variety.
- She always looked forward to the avocado season when her favorite guacamole recipe was at its best.
Hypernyms
Hyponyms
Meaning 3
A recurrent time marked by major holidays; "it was the Christmas season".
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Examples
- The family was excited as the Halloween season approached with its spooky decorations and costume parties.
- Flower arrangers eagerly anticipated the Easter season as a time for creative projects with pastel hues and colorful blooms.
- The beginning of the summer season marked the start of long days spent at the local beach for families like mine.
- For many people around the world, the most magical time of the year was the Christmas season filled with music, food, and festivities.
- During the Diwali season, bright lights adorned buildings and delicious food filled the homes of those who celebrated the holiday.