1
a
: a time characterized by a particular circumstance or feature
in a season of religious awakening—
F. A. Christie
F. A. Christie
b
: a suitable or natural time or occasion
when my season comes to sit on David's throne—John Milton
John Milton
c
: an indefinite period of time : while
sent home again to her father for a season—Francis Hackett
Francis Hackett2
a
: a period of the year characterized by or associated with a particular activity or phenomenon
hay fever season
: such as
(1)
: a period associated with some phase or activity of agriculture (such as growth or harvesting)
(2)
(3)
: the period normally characterized by a particular kind of weather
a long rainy season
(4)
: a period marked by special activity especially in some field
tourist season
hunting season
(5)
: a period in which a place is most frequented
b
: one of the four quarters into which the year is commonly divided
c
: the time of a major holiday
d
: a period of time when a series of new television shows, plays, etc., are being shown or performed
a show entering its second season
the first/best episode of the season
the season's final performance
3
: year
a boy of seven seasons
4
[Middle English sesoun, from sesounen to season]
: seasoning
5
: the schedule of official games played or to be played by a sports team during a playing season
got through the season undefeated
6
: offseason
closed for the season
seasoned; seasoning
ˈsēz-niŋ 
ˈsē-zᵊn-iŋ
1
2
a
: to treat (something, such as wood or a skillet) so as to prepare for use
b
: to make fit by experience
a seasoned veteran
: to become seasoned
Examples of season in a Sentence
Noun
I enjoy watching the seasons change every year.
These plants have a short growing season.
Deer season starts next week.
Monsoon season is coming soon.
This season's fashions are very feminine.
Pink is in style this season.
The theater company will be putting on plays by Shakespeare this season.
one of the shows in the network's season lineup
Verb
You must season the firewood.
the chef seasoned the vegetables as soon as they came out of the oven
Recent Examples on the WebRuss Stanton, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2024
Perez is off to a hot start at the plate this season.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2024
The Chiefs traded Smith to Washington before the 2018 season.
—Sean Gregory / Dallas, TIME, 16 Apr. 2024
The teenage San Francisco Bay Area brothers have cruised into the Knockouts round of this 25th season of The Voice, with a natural blend of harmonies and wholesomeness.
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 16 Apr. 2024
One of the best parts of a new season is treating your closet to new wardrobe staples.
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 16 Apr. 2024
Who won the 21st season of 'American Idol?' Iam Tongi, an 18-year-old high school senior originally from Hawaii, won the 21st season of the show.
—The Courier-Journal, 16 Apr. 2024
The Marlins are now 0-8 on the season, becoming the first team since the Atlanta Braves and Minnesota Twins in 2016 to lose at least their first eight games of a season.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2024
If Elly De La Cruz has his way this season, Reds fans will take notice, too – of a new dimension of his game that might just turn out to be a not-so-secret weapon for the playoff-minded Reds this year.
—The Enquirer, 4 Apr. 2024
Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2024
Both begin with a base of vodka and tomato juice that's boldly seasoned with lemon juice, Worcestershire, horseradish, hot sauce, and black pepper.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 8 Apr. 2024
Cooks sauté it in olive oil, season it with onions or boil it into soup to make tasty, low-cost meals.
—Bilal Shbair, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2024
Served on a soft brioche buns with American-style cheese (which melts way better than cheddar) and creamy kewpie mayo, the burgers are ultra-tender, seasoned well and have a great char, and the onion jam and tasty sauces are delicious.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2024
If the Key Bridge workers wanted quintessential Baltimore cuisine — meat and fish sandwiches seasoned with Old Bay — Nick’s Fish House was on it.
—Danny Nguyen, Washington Post, 4 Apr. 2024
Similarly to season one, the second installment will feature a brand-new cast in a brand-new location.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 25 Mar. 2024
Yes, all those references do pepper Durang’s work, seasoning without overwhelming the dishes.
—Elisabeth Vincentelli, Washington Post, 3 Apr. 2024
Well seasoned, nicely roasted and quite moist, both dark and white meat, tender and flavorful.
—Kimberly Cataudella Tutuska, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2024
Noun
By the end of the 1957 season, Erskine was considering retirement as the team was preparing to move to Los Angeles.
—Russ Stanton, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2024
Perez is off to a hot start at the plate this season.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2024
The Chiefs traded Smith to Washington before the 2018 season.
—Sean Gregory / Dallas, TIME, 16 Apr. 2024
The teenage San Francisco Bay Area brothers have cruised into the Knockouts round of this 25th season of The Voice, with a natural blend of harmonies and wholesomeness.
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 16 Apr. 2024
One of the best parts of a new season is treating your closet to new wardrobe staples.
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 16 Apr. 2024
Who won the 21st season of 'American Idol?' Iam Tongi, an 18-year-old high school senior originally from Hawaii, won the 21st season of the show.
—The Courier-Journal, 16 Apr. 2024
The Marlins are now 0-8 on the season, becoming the first team since the Atlanta Braves and Minnesota Twins in 2016 to lose at least their first eight games of a season.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2024
If Elly De La Cruz has his way this season, Reds fans will take notice, too – of a new dimension of his game that might just turn out to be a not-so-secret weapon for the playoff-minded Reds this year.
—The Enquirer, 4 Apr. 2024
Verb
These vegetarian matzo balls are seasoned with olive oil instead of chicken schmaltz and pair nicely with Siva’s turmeric vegetable broth.
—Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2024
Both begin with a base of vodka and tomato juice that's boldly seasoned with lemon juice, Worcestershire, horseradish, hot sauce, and black pepper.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 8 Apr. 2024
Cooks sauté it in olive oil, season it with onions or boil it into soup to make tasty, low-cost meals.
—Bilal Shbair, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2024
Served on a soft brioche buns with American-style cheese (which melts way better than cheddar) and creamy kewpie mayo, the burgers are ultra-tender, seasoned well and have a great char, and the onion jam and tasty sauces are delicious.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2024
If the Key Bridge workers wanted quintessential Baltimore cuisine — meat and fish sandwiches seasoned with Old Bay — Nick’s Fish House was on it.
—Danny Nguyen, Washington Post, 4 Apr. 2024
Similarly to season one, the second installment will feature a brand-new cast in a brand-new location.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 25 Mar. 2024
Yes, all those references do pepper Durang’s work, seasoning without overwhelming the dishes.
—Elisabeth Vincentelli, Washington Post, 3 Apr. 2024
Well seasoned, nicely roasted and quite moist, both dark and white meat, tender and flavorful.
—Kimberly Cataudella Tutuska, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2024
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season
1 of 2 noun
sea·son
ˈsēz-ᵊn
1
a
: a suitable or natural time or occasion
a season for all things
b
: an indefinite period of time : while
willing to wait a season
2
a
: a period of the year associated with something in particular that happens every year
the baseball season
b
: a period marked by special activity especially in some field
tourist season
c
: a period in which a place is most often visited
d
: one of the four quarters into which the year is commonly divided compare autumn sense 1, spring, summer entry 1 sense 1, winter sense 1
e
: the time of a major holiday
3
4
: the schedule of official games played or to be played by a sports team during a playing season
got through the season undefeated
season
2 of 2 verb
seasoned; seasoning
ˈsēz-niŋ
-ᵊn-iŋ
1
: to make pleasant to the taste by adding seasoning
a seasoned stew
2
a
: to make or become suitable for use (as by drying)
season lumber
b
: to make fit by experience
a seasoned sailor
seasoner
noun
ˈsēz-nər
-ᵊn-ər
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