What is the Meaning of SEASON?

Understand where the English word SEASON originates and you will be able to use it in a variety of contexts.

The video contains 3 illustrated sentence examples to answer the question: What is the meaning of season? Just take a moment to look at the picture, then listen as the sentence is read, to make a deep impression on the memory. By seeing various contexts in which the word SEASON is used, you will get a better understanding of its meaning and definition.

Here is a transcript of the video “The Origin and Meaning of SEASON ” . . .

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The noun SEASON comes from the Latin sationem, “a sowing, a planting”. Gradually the meaning changed from the act of sowing to the time of sowing, with spring being regarded as the chief growing season.

In the 14th century, the meaning of 4 main divisions of the year emerged in the English language.

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Meaning and definition of SEASON:
1. each of the four natural divisions of the year (spring, summer, autumn, and winter) characterized by particular climatic conditions
2. a period of time

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The picture shows a balcony covered in snow.

Sentence example: Winter season has its own special beauty!

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Sentence example: The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30, each year.

Note: The Atlantic basin includes the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico.

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Sentence example: The holiday shopping season during December and January is the busiest time of the year by far for retailers.

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So remember, the noun SEASON can refer to one of the four distinct periods of the year marked by distinctive weather conditions, OR, in general use, it can refer to any period of time.

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Slide 3 – slip SEASON signs
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Slide 4 – SEASON warning lights
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Slide 5 – construction site
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Slide 6 – bird sitting on sign
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