A season is a part of the year that has a special kind of weather. There are four seasons: spring, summer, autumn, and winter. We use this word to talk about the time of year.
Summer is my favorite season.
The cold season is winter.
Season means a time when sports games or TV shows happen every year. For example, football games happen during their season. TV shows can have seasons too.
The football season starts in fall.
The new TV season begins next week.
To season food means to put salt, pepper, or spices on it. This makes the food taste better. People season food when they cook.
Please season the soup with salt.
She seasons meat before cooking.
To season food can also mean to let it rest and get better taste over time. This is often for meat or cheese. Seasoning here means the process of making food ready to eat.
The ham needs to season for three months.
Cheese is seasoned to improve flavor.
Season can mean a time of the year for special events. This can be holidays or award events. It means a usual period people recognize for an activity.
The holiday season is joyful.
The award season is very busy.
Season can also mean a time in life when something special or different happens. It can be good or bad. People use this to talk about a period of feelings or events.
He is in a difficult season now.
This is a good season for learning.
