year-round

adjective

ˈyir-ˈrau̇nd How to pronounce year-round (audio)
: occurring, effective, employed, staying, or operating for the full year : not seasonal
a year-round resort
year-round adverb
year-rounder
ˈyir-ˈrau̇n-dər How to pronounce year-round (audio)
noun

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Every stay here makes guests feel like family, with complimentary fresh coffee and pastries next door at Blue House Bakery, a year-round hot tub, and a verdant garden courtyard. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026 But at least here, those campers have become year-round homes, their undercarriages wrapped in insulation. — Ren Larson, ProPublica, 2 Sep. 2026 Key Takeaways Grow mint indoors to control its spread and enjoy fresh leaves year-round. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2026 By the way, the original Cinnamon Ancho Tacolate is available year-round at all Salt & Straw shops and via Salt & Straw's website, which offers nationwide shipping. — Mike Snider, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for year-round

Word History

First Known Use

1924, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of year-round was in 1924

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year-round

adjective
ˈyi(ə)r-ˈrau̇nd, 
ˈyiə-ˈrau̇nd
: being in operation for the whole year
a year-round resort
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