Season: meaning, definitions and examples

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season

[ ˈsiːzən ]

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time of the year

A season is a division of the year marked by changes in weather, ecology, and hours of daylight. Seasons result from the yearly orbit of the Earth around the Sun and the tilt of the Earth's rotational axis relative to the plane of the orbit.

Synonyms

cycle, period, time of year

Examples of usage

Spring is my favorite season.
In the summer season, we go to the beach.

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TV series

A season is a set of episodes of a TV show that are produced and broadcast together, typically constituting a complete storyline.

Synonyms

program, series, show

Examples of usage

I binge-watched the entire season of that show.
The new season of my favorite series is starting soon.

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to add flavor

To season means to add salt, pepper, herbs, or other spices to food to enhance its flavor.

Synonyms

flavor, savor, spice

Examples of usage

Make sure to season the chicken before grilling it.
I like to season my pasta with garlic and olive oil.

Translations

Translations of the word "season" in other languages:

🇵🇹 estação

🇮🇳 मौसम

🇩🇪 Jahreszeit

🇮🇩 musim

🇺🇦 пора року

🇵🇱 pora roku

🇯🇵 季節 (きせつ)

🇫🇷 saison

🇪🇸 estación

🇹🇷 mevsim

🇰🇷 계절

🇸🇦 موسم

🇨🇿 roční období

🇸🇰 ročné obdobie

🇨🇳 季节 (jìjié)

🇸🇮 letni čas

🇮🇸 árstíð

🇰🇿 маусым

🇬🇪 სეზონი

🇦🇿 mövsüm

🇲🇽 estación

Word origin

The word 'season' originated from the Old French word 'saison', which came from the Latin word 'sationem' meaning 'sowing time' or 'seed time'. The concept of dividing the year into seasons based on weather and daylight changes dates back to ancient civilizations such as the Egyptians and Greeks. Over time, the word 'season' evolved to encompass various meanings, including divisions of the year and TV series episodes.