Definition, synonyms and related words
plural of season
"The changing seasons brought both warm summers and cold winters to our region."
In plain English: Seasons are the four distinct periods of the year that bring different weather patterns and changes to nature.
"The four seasons are spring, summer, autumn, and winter."
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of season
"The chef carefully seasons each dish to bring out its unique flavors."
In plain English: To season something is to add spices or salt to make it taste better.
"The gardener will season the meat before cooking it."
Derived from Old French seison, which comes from Latin saeonem (a set time), the word originally meant an appointed or fixed period. It evolved to refer specifically to one of the four distinct divisions of the year characterized by particular weather patterns and natural cycles.