seasons
word · lemma: season
/ˈsizənz/
SEE-zuhnz
/sˈiːzənz/
SEE-zuhnz
Definition
The different periods of the year marked by specific weather patterns, such as spring, summer, fall (autumn), and winter.
Usage & Nuances
Usually refers to the four main divisions of the year, but in some cultures or regions, there may be different numbers or names. Used primarily in nature/weather contexts, not to be confused with 'season' for sports or TV shows, which has a different meaning.
Spanish: estaciones (del año)Portuguese (BR): estações (do ano)Portuguese (PT): estações (do ano)Chinese (Simplified): 季节Chinese (Traditional): 季節Hindi: ऋतुएँArabic: فصول (السنة)Bengali: ঋতুসমূহRussian: времена годаJapanese: 季節Vietnamese: mùaKorean: 계절Turkish: mevsimlerUrdu: موسمIndonesian: musim
Example Sentences
The weather changes with the seasons.
basic
There are four seasons in a year.
basic
My favorite of all the seasons is summer.
basic
Some countries only have two seasons: wet and dry.
natural
As the seasons change, people wear different clothes.
natural
The colors of the trees shift beautifully through the seasons.
natural