year-round — happening or continuing throughout the whole year
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: happening or continuing throughout the whole year
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌjɪrˈraʊnd/
Example Sentences
- My gym is open year-round, even on Christmas Day, so I have no excuse to skip workouts.
- Farmers in this region grow crops year-round thanks to the mild climate.
- My mother-in-law visits us year-round, uninvited, like a very persistent houseplant.
year-round
ADJECTIVE[/ˌjɪrˈraʊnd/]
happening or continuing throughout the whole year
This mountain resort stays open year-round, welcoming skiers in winter and hikers in summer.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Formed by combining 'year' and 'round', originally suggesting something that goes 'around the year' like a full circle.
Breakdown
year (12 months) + round (circular, going all the way around)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My gym is open year-round, even on Christmas Day, so I have no excuse to skip workouts.”
“Farmers in this region grow crops year-round thanks to the mild climate.”
“My mother-in-law visits us year-round, uninvited, like a very persistent houseplant.”
“The government plans to provide year-round support for small businesses.”
“Some public officials work year-round without holidays, especially during election season.”
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