Year-round

Meaning

The idiom "year-round" means that something is available, happening or existing throughout the whole year, regardless of the season. It can also mean that a person or thing is always present or available.

Usage

• The company operates year-round, with employees working long hours during peak seasons to ensure timely delivery of goods.
• Many tourists visit the beach year-round, taking advantage of the sunny weather and warm temperatures.
• My family loves camping, and we make it a point to go on at least one trip every year-round.
• The city's parks are always bustling with visitors, especially during the summer months when children love to play in the green spaces.
• Some people may opt for winter sports, but golfers can enjoy playing year-round in many regions where the weather is milder during that season.

Roots and History

The idiom "year-round" is a relatively modern one, first appearing in the early 20th century. It is likely derived from the phrase "day and night," which means constantly or uninterruptedly. Over time, "year-round" became more commonly used to describe something that happens or exists throughout the entire year.

Synonyms in English

• All year round
• Continuously
• Non-stop
• Uninterrupted
• Year in and year out

Synonyms in other languages

• 24/7 (English) - La vita è sempre attiva e accesa (Italian)
• Perennemente (Spanish) - Year-round, all the time, always.
• Kolo (Finnish) - To live without a break all year round, to be full of energy and vitality.
• Zajedno sve godine (Croatian) - With everyone every year, meaning that everyone is involved in something every year.
• L'année entière (French) - The whole year, the entire year, all year round.

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