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Each of the four divisions of a year: spring, summer, autumn (fall) and winter

A part of a year when something particular happens

Example: mating season

That which gives relish; seasoning.

The period over which a series of Test matches are played.

To make fit for any use by time or habit; to habituate; to accustom; to inure.

Example: to season oneself to a climate

(by extension) To prepare by drying or hardening, or removal of natural juices.

Example: The timber needs to be seasoned.

To become mature; to grow fit for use; to become adapted to a climate.

To become dry and hard, by the escape of the natural juices, or by being penetrated with other substance.

Example: The wood has seasoned in the sun.

To flavour food with spices, herbs or salt.