year-round

[yeer-round]

adjective

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

   a year-round vacation spot.

year-round

adjective

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of year-round¹

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

Ideal locations would be in urban centers where there are clusters of offices and stores in close proximity to dense residential neighborhoods, all surrounded by heavy traffic year-round.

From Los Angeles Times

In Antigua and Barbuda, hurricane preparedness is a year-round endeavour, explains Sherrod James, director of the country's office of disaster services.

From BBC

Player pressure to switch to full-time XVs contracts had increased as well, with the likes of Australia, New Zealand and France having already moved to year-round deals.

From BBC

The plants chosen for the sculpture are sustainable, native to California and should flower almost year-round.

From Los Angeles Times

Previously, the committee collaborated year-round with expert working groups like the American Medical Assn., the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Infectious Diseases Society of America to craft its recommendations and guidelines.

From Los Angeles Times