year-round
|year/round|
B1
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/jɪr raʊnd/
🇬🇧
/jɪə raʊnd/
continuous throughout the year
Etymology
Etymology Information
'year-round' originates from the combination of 'year' and 'round,' where 'year' refers to a period of 12 months and 'round' implies continuity or completeness.
Historical Evolution
'year-round' evolved from the concept of 'year' and 'round' being used together to describe something that persists throughout the year.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'throughout the year,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
happening, existing, or continuing throughout the entire year.
The park is open year-round.
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Adverb 1
throughout the entire year.
The store is open year-round.
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Last updated: 2025/02/19 00:53