season
noun
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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
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a recurrent time marked by major holidays“it was the Christmas season”
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a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field“You celebrated your 10th season with the ballet company yesterday, right?”
verb
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make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something elsetemper
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make fit“This trip will season even the hardiest traveller”fit
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lend flavor toflavor