What does season mean?
Definitions for season
ˈsi zənsea·son
Here are all the possible meanings and translations of the word season.
Princeton's WordNet
seasonnoun
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
"he celebrated his 10th season with the ballet company"; "she always looked forward to the avocado season"
season, time of yearnoun
one of the natural periods into which the year is divided by the equinoxes and solstices or atmospheric conditions
"the regular sequence of the seasons"
seasonverb
a recurrent time marked by major holidays
"it was the Christmas season"
season, flavor, flavourverb
lend flavor to
"Season the chicken breast after roasting it"
season, hardenverb
make fit
"This trip will season even the hardiest traveller"
temper, season, mollifyverb
make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else; moderate
"she tempered her criticism"
Wiktionary
seasonnoun
Each of the four divisions of a year: spring, summer, autumn and winter.
Etymology: sesoun, from seison, from sationem, accusative of satiō "act of sowing, planting" from satum, past participle of serere "to sow, plant" from seh₁-. Akin to sawan, Old English sæd. Displaced native Middle English sele (from Old English sæl), Middle English tide (from Old English tid).
seasonnoun
A part of a year when something particular happens: mating season, rainy season, football season.
Etymology: sesoun, from seison, from sationem, accusative of satiō "act of sowing, planting" from satum, past participle of serere "to sow, plant" from seh₁-. Akin to sawan, Old English sæd. Displaced native Middle English sele (from Old English sæl), Middle English tide (from Old English tid).
seasonnoun
That which gives relish.
You lack the season of all natures, sleep. Shakespeare
Etymology: sesoun, from seison, from sationem, accusative of satiō "act of sowing, planting" from satum, past participle of serere "to sow, plant" from seh₁-. Akin to sawan, Old English sæd. Displaced native Middle English sele (from Old English sæl), Middle English tide (from Old English tid).
seasonnoun
the period over which a series of Test matches are played
Etymology: sesoun, from seison, from sationem, accusative of satiō "act of sowing, planting" from satum, past participle of serere "to sow, plant" from seh₁-. Akin to sawan, Old English sæd. Displaced native Middle English sele (from Old English sæl), Middle English tide (from Old English tid).
seasonnoun
A group of episodes of a television or radio program broadcast in regular intervals with a long break between each group, usually with one year between the beginning of each.
The third season of Friends aired from 1996 to 1997.
Etymology: sesoun, from seison, from sationem, accusative of satiō "act of sowing, planting" from satum, past participle of serere "to sow, plant" from seh₁-. Akin to sawan, Old English sæd. Displaced native Middle English sele (from Old English sæl), Middle English tide (from Old English tid).
seasonverb
To flavour food with spices, herbs or salt.
Etymology: sesoun, from seison, from sationem, accusative of satiō "act of sowing, planting" from satum, past participle of serere "to sow, plant" from seh₁-. Akin to sawan, Old English sæd. Displaced native Middle English sele (from Old English sæl), Middle English tide (from Old English tid).
seasonverb
To make fit for any use by time or habit; to habituate; to accustom; to inure; to ripen; to mature; as, to season one to a climate.
Etymology: sesoun, from seison, from sationem, accusative of satiō "act of sowing, planting" from satum, past participle of serere "to sow, plant" from seh₁-. Akin to sawan, Old English sæd. Displaced native Middle English sele (from Old English sæl), Middle English tide (from Old English tid).
seasonverb
Hence, to prepare by drying or hardening, or removal of natural juices; as, to season timber.
Etymology: sesoun, from seison, from sationem, accusative of satiō "act of sowing, planting" from satum, past participle of serere "to sow, plant" from seh₁-. Akin to sawan, Old English sæd. Displaced native Middle English sele (from Old English sæl), Middle English tide (from Old English tid).
seasonverb
To become mature; to grow fit for use; to become adapted to a climate.
Etymology: sesoun, from seison, from sationem, accusative of satiō "act of sowing, planting" from satum, past participle of serere "to sow, plant" from seh₁-. Akin to sawan, Old English sæd. Displaced native Middle English sele (from Old English sæl), Middle English tide (from Old English tid).
seasonverb
To become dry and hard, by the escape of the natural juices, or by being penetrated with other substance; as, timber seasons in the sun.
Etymology: sesoun, from seison, from sationem, accusative of satiō "act of sowing, planting" from satum, past participle of serere "to sow, plant" from seh₁-. Akin to sawan, Old English sæd. Displaced native Middle English sele (from Old English sæl), Middle English tide (from Old English tid).
Webster Dictionary
Seasonnoun
one of the divisions of the year, marked by alternations in the length of day and night, or by distinct conditions of temperature, moisture, etc., caused mainly by the relative position of the earth with respect to the sun. In the north temperate zone, four seasons, namely, spring, summer, autumn, and winter, are generally recognized. Some parts of the world have three seasons, -- the dry, the rainy, and the cold; other parts have but two, -- the dry and the rainy
Etymology: [OE. sesoun, F. saison, properly, the sowing time, fr. L. satio a sowing, a planting, fr. serere, satum, to sow, plant; akin to E. sow, v., to scatter, as seed.]
Seasonnoun
hence, a period of time, especially as regards its fitness for anything contemplated or done; a suitable or convenient time; proper conjuncture; as, the season for planting; the season for rest
Etymology: [OE. sesoun, F. saison, properly, the sowing time, fr. L. satio a sowing, a planting, fr. serere, satum, to sow, plant; akin to E. sow, v., to scatter, as seed.]
Seasonnoun
a period of time not very long; a while; a time
Etymology: [OE. sesoun, F. saison, properly, the sowing time, fr. L. satio a sowing, a planting, fr. serere, satum, to sow, plant; akin to E. sow, v., to scatter, as seed.]
Seasonnoun
that which gives relish; seasoning
Etymology: [OE. sesoun, F. saison, properly, the sowing time, fr. L. satio a sowing, a planting, fr. serere, satum, to sow, plant; akin to E. sow, v., to scatter, as seed.]
Seasonverb
to render suitable or appropriate; to prepare; to fit
Etymology: [OE. sesoun, F. saison, properly, the sowing time, fr. L. satio a sowing, a planting, fr. serere, satum, to sow, plant; akin to E. sow, v., to scatter, as seed.]
Seasonverb
to fit for any use by time or habit; to habituate; to accustom; to inure; to ripen; to mature; as, to season one to a climate
Etymology: [OE. sesoun, F. saison, properly, the sowing time, fr. L. satio a sowing, a planting, fr. serere, satum, to sow, plant; akin to E. sow, v., to scatter, as seed.]
Seasonverb
hence, to prepare by drying or hardening, or removal of natural juices; as, to season timber
Etymology: [OE. sesoun, F. saison, properly, the sowing time, fr. L. satio a sowing, a planting, fr. serere, satum, to sow, plant; akin to E. sow, v., to scatter, as seed.]
Seasonverb
to fit for taste; to render palatable; to give zest or relish to; to spice; as, to season food
Etymology: [OE. sesoun, F. saison, properly, the sowing time, fr. L. satio a sowing, a planting, fr. serere, satum, to sow, plant; akin to E. sow, v., to scatter, as seed.]
Seasonverb
hence, to fit for enjoyment; to render agrecable
Etymology: [OE. sesoun, F. saison, properly, the sowing time, fr. L. satio a sowing, a planting, fr. serere, satum, to sow, plant; akin to E. sow, v., to scatter, as seed.]
Seasonverb
to qualify by admixture; to moderate; to temper
Etymology: [OE. sesoun, F. saison, properly, the sowing time, fr. L. satio a sowing, a planting, fr. serere, satum, to sow, plant; akin to E. sow, v., to scatter, as seed.]
Seasonverb
to imbue; to tinge or taint
Etymology: [OE. sesoun, F. saison, properly, the sowing time, fr. L. satio a sowing, a planting, fr. serere, satum, to sow, plant; akin to E. sow, v., to scatter, as seed.]
Seasonverb
to copulate with; to impregnate
Etymology: [OE. sesoun, F. saison, properly, the sowing time, fr. L. satio a sowing, a planting, fr. serere, satum, to sow, plant; akin to E. sow, v., to scatter, as seed.]
Seasonverb
to become mature; to grow fit for use; to become adapted to a climate
Etymology: [OE. sesoun, F. saison, properly, the sowing time, fr. L. satio a sowing, a planting, fr. serere, satum, to sow, plant; akin to E. sow, v., to scatter, as seed.]
Seasonverb
to become dry and hard, by the escape of the natural juices, or by being penetrated with other substance; as, timber seasons in the sun
Etymology: [OE. sesoun, F. saison, properly, the sowing time, fr. L. satio a sowing, a planting, fr. serere, satum, to sow, plant; akin to E. sow, v., to scatter, as seed.]
Seasonverb
to give token; to savor
Etymology: [OE. sesoun, F. saison, properly, the sowing time, fr. L. satio a sowing, a planting, fr. serere, satum, to sow, plant; akin to E. sow, v., to scatter, as seed.]
Freebase
Season
A season is a subdivision of the year, marked by changes in weather, ecology, and hours of daylight. Seasons result from the yearly revolution of the Earth around the Sun and the tilt of the Earth's axis relative to the plane of revolution. In temperate and polar regions, the seasons are marked by changes in the intensity of sunlight that reaches the Earth's surface, variations of which may cause animals to go into hibernation or to migrate, and plants to be dormant. During May, June and July, the northern hemisphere is exposed to more direct sunlight because the hemisphere faces the sun. The same is true of the southern hemisphere in November, December and January. It is the tilt of the Earth that causes the Sun to be higher in the sky during the summer months which increases the solar flux. However, due to seasonal lag, June, July and August are the hottest months in the northern hemisphere and December, January and February are the hottest months in the southern hemisphere. In temperate and subpolar regions, generally four calendar-based seasons are recognized: spring, summer, autumn and winter. However, ecologists mostly use a six season model for temperate climate regions that includes pre-spring and late summer as distinct seasons along with the traditional four.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Season
sē′zn, n. one of the four periods of the year: the usual or proper time for anything: any particular time: any period of time, esp. of some continuance, but not long: seasoning, relish.—v.t. to mature: to prepare for use: to accustom or fit for use by any process: to fit for the taste: to give relish to: to mingle: to moderate, temper, or qualify by admixture: to inure, imbue, tinge, or taint: to preserve from decay.—v.i. to become seasoned or matured: to grow fit for use: to become inured.—adj. Sea′sonable, happening in due season: occurring in good, suitable, or proper time: timely, opportune.—n. Sea′sonableness.—adv. Sea′sonably.—adj. Sea′sonal.—adv. Sea′sonally.—n. Sea′soner, one who, or that which, seasons: a sailor, &c., who hires for the season: a loafer, a beach-comber.—Season ticket (see Ticket).—Close season, close time; In season, ripe, fit and ready for use: allowed to be killed, fit to be eaten, edible; In season and out of season, at all times; Out of season, inopportune; The four seasons, the ember or fast days of the Church on days set apart in each of the four seasons. [O. Fr. seson (Fr. saison)—L. satio, -onis, seedtime.]
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of season in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of season in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
Examples of season in a Sentence
( Manning) doesn't need to worry or think about retirement now, dad Archie Manning's worked too hard to get where Dad Archie Manning is now. There's no sense in talking about whether Dad Archie Manning's going to end it now or not. Dad Archie Manning has plenty of time in the off-season to reminisce and look back. Dad Archie Manning key thing is to concentrate and stay in the moment. This is what Dad Archie Manning worked for.
There's tons of secrecy surrounding this eighth and final season of HBO's hit show and Zach Braff had some fun with that.He posted a photo of Zach Braff with actor Kit Harington, who portrays one of the main characters, Jon Snow.
At Budweiser, we have a long-standing tradition of decorating our local breweries across this country during the holidays, this season, we want to extend the holiday cheer with our limited-edition bottles and toast to a bright new year. The new red aluminum bottle isn't the first special design the legacy beer maker has issued this year. In May, Anheuser-Busch InBev replaced the beer's name with the word.
It's been a great season and if this is the sign for things to come, then obviously golf is in a really good spot.
I’m really proud of our team for how they’ve handled the season getting everyone’s best shot, i’m happy to see that the schedule we played was recognized throughout the season, and the team could reap the rewards of that full body of work.
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Translations for season
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- موسم, فَصْل, مَوْسِم, الموسمArabic
- mövsümAzerbaijani
- миҙгелBashkir
- пара годаBelarusian
- сезонBulgarian
- ঋতুBengali
- koulz-amzer, temzañ, sasuniñBreton
- amanir, estació, condimentarCatalan, Valencian
- staghjoneCorsican
- kâ-isiwêpahkiCree
- roční období, období, sezóna, okořenitCzech
- tymorWelsh
- årstid, sæsonDanish
- würzen, Staffel, trocknen, altern, Jahreszeit, austrocknen, Saison, anpassen, abhärtenGerman
- εποχή, σεζόν, κύκλοςGreek
- sezono, spicigiEsperanto
- estación, temporada, acostumbrar, aliñar, aclimatar, condimentar, madurar, habituar, adobar, período, época, sazonarSpanish
- aastaaegEstonian
- urtaroBasque
- موسم, فصل, آوامPersian
- sesonki, kausi, vuodenaika, maustaa, höystääFinnish
- tíð, árstíð, árgangurFaroese
- épicer, assaisonner, temps, saisonFrench
- jiertiidWestern Frisian
- séasúr, leasaighIrish
- aimsir, ràithScottish Gaelic
- estaciónGalician
- עונה, תיבלHebrew
- मौसमHindi
- sezonHaitian Creole
- évszak, évadHungarian
- եղանակArmenian
- station del annoInterlingua
- musim tayang, musimIndonesian
- sezonoIdo
- þáttaröð, árstíð, vertíðIcelandic
- acclimatare, condire, stagionare, insaporire, addestrare, allenare, stagioneItalian
- עונהHebrew
- 季節, 熟れる, 味付け, シーズンJapanese
- წელიწადის დროებიGeorgian
- жыл мезгілдеріKazakh
- រដូវKhmer
- 계절Korean
- werzKurdish
- tempusLatin
- JoreszäitLuxembourgish, Letzeburgesch
- ລະດູLao
- metas, sezonas, metų laikas, skaninti, gardintiLithuanian
- gadalaiks, sezonaLatvian
- ഋതുMalayalam
- ऋतूMarathi
- musimMalay
- ऋतुNepali
- seizoen, jaargetijde, rijpen, rijp worden, kruidenDutch
- krydre, smaksette, løpetid, årstid, sesong, modnesNorwegian
- nináháhááhNavajo, Navaho
- sasonOccitan
- ଋତୁOriya
- przyprawiać, pora roku, przyprawić, sezonPolish
- موسمPashto, Pushto
- condimentar, sazão, temperar, estação, temporadaPortuguese
- mit'aQuechua
- staschung, stagiunRomansh
- anotimp, sezon, condimentaRomanian
- специя, сезон, приправа, время годаRussian
- godišnje doba, doba, доба, сезона, годишње доба, sezonaSerbo-Croatian
- ročné obdobie, obdobie, sériaSlovak
- letni čas, sezonaSlovene
- mwaka yepaNyikaShona
- afarta xilliSomali
- usumSundanese
- säsong, årstid, kryddaSwedish
- msimuSwahili
- பருவ காலம்Tamil
- రుతువుTelugu
- ฤดูThai
- pasylTurkmen
- pana-panahonTagalog
- mevsim, sezonTurkish
- пора року, СезонUkrainian
- رت, موسم, فصلUrdu
- mùaVietnamese
- säsunVolapük
- såjhonWalloon
- צײַט פון יאָר, צוריכטןYiddish
- 季節Chinese
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