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 WebJordan 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
Works by deceased men represented 73.6 percent of those programmed that season, with deceased women accounting for just 3.8 percent.
—Michael Andor Brodeur, Washington Post, 4 Apr. 2024
Amazon also has individual seasons and episodes available for download through Prime Video.
—Tim Chan, Variety, 4 Apr. 2024
The leaves soak up summer sun to make food reserves for the next blooming season.
—Katherine Owen, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2024
But low population numbers led to the cancellation of last year’s season, and this year fishery regulators will soon consider whether to ban fishing for another year, or allow a minimal season with restricted dates and catch limits.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2024
Related:Climate change's impact on human health is already here — and is 'potentially irreversible,' report says
Related:Warmer weather means longer mosquito seasons.
—Natalie Eilbert, Journal Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2024
Although kitten season in Northern California doesn’t typically kick off until May, organizers found that over half of the female cats were already pregnant.
—Sachi Mulkey, WIRED, 23 Mar. 2024
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
As the title suggests, the anthology series follows a different person's dating history each season — season one stars Anna Kendrick and season two stars William Jackson Harper — from their first relationship to their last.
—Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 2 Apr. 2024
While chicken is cooking, season the shrimp with 1 tablespoon fresh basil, then add to pan.
—Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 30 Mar. 2024
The media, film and television industries should be seasoned pros at dealing with this kind of ugliness.
—Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2024
Add the peas, bulgur and boiling water and season generously with salt and pepper before covering the skillet and turning off the heat.
—Laura McLively, The Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2024
Starting May 10, new episodes of Doctor Who season 14 drop Fridays on Disney+.
—Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Mar. 2024
Everything needs to be seasoned to reach its full flavor potential—including salads.
—Audrey Bruno, SELF, 15 Mar. 2024
Noun
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
Works by deceased men represented 73.6 percent of those programmed that season, with deceased women accounting for just 3.8 percent.
—Michael Andor Brodeur, Washington Post, 4 Apr. 2024
Amazon also has individual seasons and episodes available for download through Prime Video.
—Tim Chan, Variety, 4 Apr. 2024
The leaves soak up summer sun to make food reserves for the next blooming season.
—Katherine Owen, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2024
But low population numbers led to the cancellation of last year’s season, and this year fishery regulators will soon consider whether to ban fishing for another year, or allow a minimal season with restricted dates and catch limits.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2024
Related:Climate change's impact on human health is already here — and is 'potentially irreversible,' report says
Related:Warmer weather means longer mosquito seasons.
—Natalie Eilbert, Journal Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2024
Although kitten season in Northern California doesn’t typically kick off until May, organizers found that over half of the female cats were already pregnant.
—Sachi Mulkey, WIRED, 23 Mar. 2024
Verb
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
As the title suggests, the anthology series follows a different person's dating history each season — season one stars Anna Kendrick and season two stars William Jackson Harper — from their first relationship to their last.
—Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 2 Apr. 2024
While chicken is cooking, season the shrimp with 1 tablespoon fresh basil, then add to pan.
—Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 30 Mar. 2024
The media, film and television industries should be seasoned pros at dealing with this kind of ugliness.
—Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2024
Add the peas, bulgur and boiling water and season generously with salt and pepper before covering the skillet and turning off the heat.
—Laura McLively, The Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2024
Starting May 10, new episodes of Doctor Who season 14 drop Fridays on Disney+.
—Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Mar. 2024
Everything needs to be seasoned to reach its full flavor potential—including salads.
—Audrey Bruno, SELF, 15 Mar. 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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