year-round (B1)

adjective, adverb

Pronunciation: /ˈjɪər.aʊnd/

Definition

Happening or existing throughout the entire year.

Examples

• This type of apple is available year-round.

• The hotel offers year-round accommodation for tourists.

• Some animals have year-round residents, while others migrate.

How to Use year-round

year-round employment (collocation)

Jobs that are available for the entire year, not just seasonally. — "She was looking for year-round employment after her contract ended."

year-round school (collocation)

A school schedule that operates throughout the year, often with shorter, more frequent breaks instead of a long summer vacation. — "The debate over year-round school continues in many educational systems."

year-round accommodation (collocation)

Lodging that is available for booking at any time of the year. — "The resort offers year-round accommodation, attracting visitors in both summer and winter."

Synonyms of year-round

Words with a similar meaning to year-round:

• all year
• throughout the year
• perennial
• evergreen

Antonyms of year-round

Words with the opposite meaning to year-round:

• seasonal
• temporary
• intermittent

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