a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field; he celebrated his 10th season with the ballet company; she always looked forward to the avocado season'
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
[ Syn: time of year ]
a recurrent time marked by major holidays; it was the Christmas season'
season (n.)
lend flavor to; Season the chicken breast after roasting it
make fit; This trip will season even the hardiest traveller
[ Syn: harden ]
make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else; moderate; she tempered her criticism