ˈsi:zn n. & v. --n. 1
each of
the four divisions of the
year (spring, summer,
autumn,
and winter) associated
with a
type of
weather and a
stage of
vegetation. 2 a
time of year characterized by climatic or
other features (the
dry season). 3 a the time of year
when a
plant is
mature or
flowering etc. b the time of year when an
animal breeds or is hunted. 4 a
proper or
suitable time. 5 a time when
something is
plentiful or
active or in
vogue. 6 (usu. prec. by the) =
high season. 7 the time of year regularly
devoted to an
activity (the
football season). 8 the time of year dedicated to
social life generally (went up to London
for the season). 9 a
period of
indefinite or varying
length. 10
Brit. colloq. = season
ticket. --v. 1 tr.
flavour (food) with
salt, herbs, etc. 2 tr.
enhance with wit, excitement, etc. 3 tr.
temper or
moderate. 4 tr. & intr. a
make or
become suitable or in the desired
condition,
esp. by
exposure to the
air or weather; mature. b make or become
experienced or
accustomed (seasoned soldiers). øin season 1 (of foodstuff)
available in
plenty and in
good condition. 2 (of an animal) on
heat. 3
timely. season ticket a ticket entitling the
holder to
any number of journeys, admittances,
etc., in a
given period. øøseasoner n. [ME f. OF seson f. L satio -onis (in Rmc
sense 'seed-time') f. serere satsow]
