Meaning & use
year-round
Happening, existing, or continuing throughout the entire year, without a seasonal break.
See it in a sentence
The resort stays open year-round, welcoming visitors even during the coldest winter months.
This region enjoys a mild, year-round climate that rarely dips below fifty degrees.
A note on using this word
Year-round is usually hyphenated and can modify a noun directly, as in a year-round school schedule.
Words with a similar meaning
perennialcontinuous
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