year-round

American

[yeer-round] / ˈjɪərˈraʊnd /

adjective

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

a year-round vacation spot.

year-round British

adjective

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

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Etymology

Origin of year-round

First recorded in 1920–25

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year-round

The memorial undergoes regular year-round maintenance and investment, with officials expecting water to begin flowing again "in the next few weeks".

From BBC ● Sep. 6, 2026

Not that I’m complaining about our year-round release carousel — I mean, look over your shoulder at this summertime’s TV bounty.

From Salon ● Sep. 4, 2026

Some Damariscotta operations, including Norumbega Oyster Inc and Glidden Point offer overnight shipping year-round.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 29, 2026

Petco Park already is a year-round concert venue and event center, and the Padres could rekindle plans to develop a large parking lot near the ballpark.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2026

Sometimes I think the pageant is like Christmas, and we just keep trying to celebrate it earlier and earlier until it turns into a year-round event.

From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy

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