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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These are year-round destinations that offer world-class art, adrenaline-pumping slopes, and family-friendly activities. — Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2026 But over the years, many shelters now do offer year-round adoption, realizing that not adopting black cats to good homes only further perpetuates the myth. — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 30 Oct. 2026 Most states observe daylight saving time, but Hawaii and most of Arizona stay on standard time year-round, according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac. — Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2026 By the time the city could provide information about Lloyd’s academic progress, year-round services and recent investment, closure was already on the table. — Tim Lonergan, Sun Sentinel, 29 Oct. 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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