1. One of the natural periods into which the year is divided by the equinoxes and solstices or atmospheric conditions
   "the regular sequence of the seasons";
   - time of year
    
2. A period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
   "he celebrated his 10th season with the ballet company"; "she always looked forward to the avocado season"
    
3. A recurrent time marked by major holidays
   "it was the Christmas season"
    
4. (TV/entertainment) a set of related episodes or shows released during a specific period
   "The show's third season was the best"

1. Make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else
   "she seasoned her criticism";
   - temper, mollify, moderate
    
2. Make or become tougher or more resilient through experience or exposure
   "She was seasoned by years of difficult work";
   - harden
    
3. (cooking) add salt, spices, herbs, or other ingredients to enhance taste
   "She seasoned the soup with herbs"
    
4. Expose (wood or other material) to air to dry and mature
   "The lumber needs to season for six months"

Derived forms: seasoned, seasons, seasoning

Type of: flavor [US], flavour [Brit, Cdn], period, period of time, time period, time span, toughen, weaken

Part of: year

Encyclopedia: Season