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

The best tax preparers try to foster a year-round relationship with clients, reaching out periodically with tax-planning tips and inviting questions throughout the year.

From MarketWatch

Chief in the public’s imagination are their historic studios in Burbank and Hollywood, where legendary films and television show have been made for generations and continue to operate year-round.

From Los Angeles Times

The story of how two eagles just doing eagle things became an internet sensation goes back nearly 20 years, when postcard-perfect Big Bear had no year-round eagles.

From Los Angeles Times

Labour has already announced a £2 bus fare cap, and year-round pay for all school support staff.

From BBC

The grocery store offers blackberries in January, cherries in October, tomatoes that arrive with the bland composure of year-round availability.

From Salon