: occurring, effective, employed, staying, or operating for the full year : not seasonal
a year-round resort
year-round adverb
year-rounder noun

Examples of year-round in a Sentence

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Denim Shorts Inspired by Jennifer Aniston Denim may be a year-round staple, but unlike long options, jean shorts are actually wearable during peak summer heat. Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 26 May 2026 Unlike many homes along the Athens Riviera that come alive only during the summer rush, this contemporary estate in the seaside enclave of Vouliagmeni was designed for year-round living. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 25 May 2026 Ballet flats are a year-round staple, the perfect partner to heavy-duty denim and socks but also a breezy linen dress and lightweight summer knit, à la Daisy Edgar-Jones. Olivia Allen, Vogue, 25 May 2026 The facilities remain in place year-round, maintained and upgraded between each season. Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 25 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for year-round

Word History

First Known Use

1924, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of year-round was in 1924

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“Year-round.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/year-round. Accessed 29 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

year-round

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