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year-round

American  
[yeer-round] / ˈyɪərˈraʊnd /

adjective

  1. continuing, active, operating, etc., throughout the year.

    a year-round vacation spot.


year-round British  

adjective

  1. open, in use, operating, etc, throughout the year

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of year-round

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

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President Trump pledged support for year-round sales of fuel with 15% ethanol blend, commonly referred to as the E15 bill.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

While they can be spotted year-round, winter generally offers the best experience as it coincides with the breeding season and avoids the heat of Spanish summer.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

They were previously assistant wardens on Ynys Enlli, also known as Bardsey Island, which involved spending several months of the year there, but "never imagined" stepping up to live there year-round.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

The latter, as well as vacation-home owners and renters, generate seasonal electricity demands that drive up power costs year-round.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

It looked like a year-round Halloween store, with a few stray ghost decorations on the window and a rotting pumpkin by the entrance.

From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi

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