season — one of the four periods of the year (spring, summer, autumn, winter)
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: one of the four periods of the year (spring, summer, autumn, winter)
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsiːzən/
Example Sentences
- My mom changes the TV channel religiously every season to watch her favorite dramas.
- During exam season, the library becomes a battlefield for seats.
- Don't forget to season your words with kindness.
season
NOUN[/ˈsiːzən/]
one of the four periods of the year (spring, summer, autumn, winter)
A magical tree displays every season at once for amazed visitors
Every season of treason needs a reason
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin satio, meaning 'sowing' or 'seed-sowing'. Ancient farmers distinguished periods of the year by when seeds were planted, and this agricultural practice became the foundation for naming the four divisions of the year. The meaning later extended metaphorically to include the seasoning of food, relating to the proper time or manner of adding flavour.
Breakdown
Latin satio (sowing, seed-sowing) + -on (noun suffix) → season. The root satio connects to the Latin verb serere (to sow), reflecting the agricultural origin of temporal divisions based on planting cycles.
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📝Examples
“My mom changes the TV channel religiously every season to watch her favorite dramas.”
“During exam season, the library becomes a battlefield for seats.”
“Don't forget to season your words with kindness.”
“Winter is the season when my heating bill seasons me with shock.”
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