year-round

American

[yeer-raund] / 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

Councillor Paul Kelly, Cosla spokesman for health and social care, agreed the problems facing the NHS now amount to a "year-round crisis".

From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2026

The sizable farm was previously described as being home to an abundance of wildlife—and multiple trails and two year-round creeks run through the land.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 9, 2026

At the heart of the cultural centre is a 160-seat auditorium featuring a year-round film programme.

From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026

An influx of year-round buyers has transformed Stowe, Vt., into an all-season destination.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026

Then black stockings, rolled over garters, down to her high-topped, year-round Sunday-and-funeral shoes.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck

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