year-round

[yeer-round]
adjective
continuing, active, operating, etc., throughout the year: a year-round vacation spot.


Origin:
1920–25

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year-round
 
adj
open, in use, operating, etc, throughout the year

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Year-round is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
Example sentences
Miniature roses are available year-round at florists and garden centers, and in
  floral departments of grocery stores.
Humidity tends to be highest in the summer months, but is common year-round.
Many depend on the swamp year-round for hunting and fishing, but they fear it
  all may soon come to an end.
The fact that local people are increasingly looking for year-round work is good
  news for everybody except farm owners.
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