season
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
How often you will meet it
Rank 1,605 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 11,322 times across 155,370 chapters — 0.005% of every word in the library.
What it means
noun
- a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field he celebrated his 10th season with the ballet companyshe always looked forward to the avocado season
- one of the natural periods into which the year is divided by the equinoxes and solstices or atmospheric conditions also: time of year the regular sequence of the seasons
- a recurrent time marked by major holidays it was the Christmas season
verb
- lend flavor to also: flavor, flavour Season the chicken breast after roasting it
- make fit also: harden This trip will season even the hardiest traveller
- make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else also: temper, mollify, moderate she tempered her criticism
season in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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Early this season He couldn't score, for no apparent reason.
Punch — Volume 99, August 16, 1890 · Various · Chapter 1
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The heavy one had been sent to help him through the rush season.
The City of Fire · Grace Livingston Hill · Chapter 1
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So Joseph counted to give Teddy a word in season on the quiet, and he done so.
The Torch and Other Tales · Eden Phillpotts · Chapter 1
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Besides, you are under the protection of a Fairy, who always visits your father’s court at this season.
The Yellow Fairy Book: The Grateful Beasts · World Traditions (Celtic, Norse, Asian & Persian) · Chapter 1
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At Christmas time, the children's season, it is best to allow all who so desire to take part in the entertainment.
The White Christmas and other Merry · Walter Ben Hare · Chapter 1