year–round

adjective \ˈyir-ˈrau̇nd\

: active, present, or done throughout the year

Full Definition of YEAR-ROUND

: occurring, effective, employed, staying, or operating for the full year : not seasonal <a year–round resort>

— year–round adverb

— year–round·er \-ˈrau̇n-dər\ noun

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adjective \ˈyir-ˈrau̇nd\

: active, present, or done throughout the entire year <Bowling is a year-round sport.>

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