year-round

American  

[yeer-round] / ˈyɪərˈraʊnd /

adjective

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

   a year-round vacation spot.

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year-round British  

adjective

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

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Etymology

Origin of year-round

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

Efforts would include creating shared professional development opportunities, community events, coordination on curriculum, and collaboration on before- and after-school child care for TK and state preschool students, who may need full-day and year-round care.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

“I see this as a small number of very wealthy, really influential people who will not take no for an answer,” said D. Anne Atherton, a year-round resident.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

"We are seeing a gradual but important shift from places being understood mainly as seasonal visitor destinations, to places that can support year-round economic activity, social participation and knowledge exchange," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Henry Vilas Zoo – One of the only free zoos in the country, open year-round and home to more than 650 animals.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

Plus, people eat at the Pizza Pit year-round, and we can walk there from the trailer.

From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden