year-round

American

[yeer-round] / ˈyɪərˈraʊnd /

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

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

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

Beyond the research buzz, watermelon remains a nutrient-dense fruit that is easy to enjoy year-round.

From Science Daily • May 17, 2026

Advocates for ethanol blended gasoline got a long-awaited win in the House, but a bill allowing year-round sale faces a murky future in the Senate.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

“Permanent, year-round populations could be established only in the presence of an anticipatory engineering of water supplies.”

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann

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