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season (EN)
noun, verb

noun “season”

singular season, plural seasons
  1. one of the four parts of the year: spring, summer, autumn (also called fall), and winter
    Winter is my favorite season because I love the snow.
  2. a specific time in the year known for a certain event or activity
    The holiday season is when many people decorate their homes and exchange gifts.
  3. the busiest time of the year at a particular place, often when many people are traveling or on vacation
    The beach town is packed with tourists during the summer season.
  4. a set of episodes from a TV or radio show that are aired regularly over a period, followed by a break before the next set starts
    The first season of the new detective show was so popular that they quickly announced a second season for next year.
  5. the time of year when a specific sport is played
    The basketball season starts in October and ends in April.

verb “season”

infinitive season; he seasons; past tense seasoned; past part. seasoned; ger. seasoning
  1. to add spices, herbs, or salt to food to make it taste better
    She seasoned the chicken with garlic, rosemary, and a pinch of salt.
  2. to become dry and hard, usually by being exposed to the sun or air
    The firewood needs to season for a few months before it can be used.
  3. to get used to a new situation or environment
    The coach seasoned the new players to the intense training schedule.