Synonyms for

Season

Verb / ˈsi:zʌn / Another word for season — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a period of the year characterized by particular weather conditions, temperatures, and daylight hours

Synonyms & similar words

timeofyear temper flavor flavour harden mollify time period cycle interval stretch term spell phase occasion moment epoch era age year spring summer fall winter monsoon

Synonyms by register

Formal

period time phase stage

Informal

time of year spell stretch

Literary

epoch era

Antonyms

winter cold dryness barrenness

Common collocations

  • rainy season
  • dry season
  • off-season
  • peak season
  • new season
  • last season
  • next season
  • season ticket

Word family

noun season
verb season
adjective seasonal
adverb seasonally

Usage note

The word 'season' can refer to a period of the year (like summer or winter) or a specific time for an activity (like hunting season). As a verb, it means to add flavor to food.

Example sentences

  1. I love the season of spring because the flowers start to bloom.
  2. During the summer season, many people go on vacation.
  3. The fall season brings cooler temperatures and beautiful foliage.
  4. Winter is the season for skiing and hot cocoa.
  5. The monsoon season in India brings a lot of rain.

Quotes

  • To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. - Ecclesiastes 3:1
  • I like the season of winter, especially when it snows. - David Boreanaz
  • The season of failure is the best time for sowing the seeds of success. - Paramahansa Yogananda

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