season

[ˈsiː.zn̩]

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: seasons · seasoning · seasoned

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Each of the divisions of a year based on the prevailing weather: spring, summer, autumn (fall) and winter; or the rainy (monsoon) and dry season, depending on the climate.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

mỗi phân chia của năm dựa trên thời tiết

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Noun

Examples

we saw, in six days' traveling, the several seasons of the year in their beauty and perfection

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

A period of the year when something particular happens.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

một khoảng thời gian trong năm khi xảy ra điều gì đó đặc biệt

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Noun

Examples

mating season

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

To habituate, accustom, or inure (someone or something) to a particular use, purpose, or circumstance.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

làm cho ai đó hoặc thứ gì đó quen với một mục đích hoặc hoàn cảnh

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Verb

Examples

to season oneself to a climate

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Meaning · English

To prepare by drying or hardening, or removal of natural juices.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Chuẩn bị bằng cách làm khô hoặc cứng lại, hoặc loại bỏ chất lỏng tự nhiên

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Verb

Examples

The timber needs to be seasoned.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “season” mean?

Each of the divisions of a year based on the prevailing weather: spring, summer, autumn (fall) and winter; or the rainy (monsoon) and dry season, depending on the climate.

Is “season” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.