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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This means guests have panoramic views of Three Mile Harbor, while inside, high ceilings and a wood-burning fireplace offer a relaxing atmosphere year-round. — Elise Taylor, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2026 Lach said the department trains year-round in rivers, lakes, and lagoons throughout Chicago, and will operate in nearly every weather condition except lightning. — Darius Johnson, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026 Made from skin-friendly organic cotton, this relaxed quilt is designed for year-round comfort. — Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Aug. 2026 Construction teams last week began drilling the first of 65 on-site wells that will reach depths of 820 feet, where the temperature is roughly 55 degrees year-round. — Brian J. Rogal, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 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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