Meaning & use

year-round

adjective·Everyday

Happening, existing, or continuing throughout the entire year, without a seasonal break.

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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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