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ALL meanings of in season

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  • adjective in season seasonal, current 1
  • adjective in season female animal: in heat 1
  • noun in season one of the four periods of the year (spring, summer, autumn, and winter), beginning astronomically at an equinox or solstice, but geographically at different dates in different climates. 1
  • noun in season a period of the year characterized by particular conditions of weather, temperature, etc.: the rainy season. 1
  • noun in season a period of the year when something is best or available: the oyster season. 1
  • noun in season a period of the year marked by certain conditions, activities, etc.: baseball season. 1
  • noun in season a period of the year immediately before and after a special holiday or occasion: the Christmas season. 1
  • noun in season Sports. a period with reference to the total number of games to be played by a team: a 162-game season. a period with reference to the won-lost record of a team after it has completed its schedule: a .700 season. 1
  • noun in season any period or time: in the season of my youth. 1
  • noun in season a suitable, proper, fitting, or right time: This is not the season for frivolity. 1
  • verb with object in season to heighten or improve the flavor of (food) by adding condiments, spices, herbs, or the like. 1
  • verb with object in season to give relish or a certain character to: conversation seasoned with wit. 1
  • verb with object in season to mature, ripen, or condition by exposure to suitable conditions or treatment: a writer seasoned by experience. 1
  • verb with object in season to dry or otherwise treat (lumber) so as to harden and render immune to shrinkage, warpage, etc. 1
  • verb with object in season to accustom or harden: troops seasoned by battle. 1
  • verb without object in season to become seasoned, matured, hardened, or the like. 1
  • idioms in season for a season, for a time, especially a short time: He lived in Paris for a season. 1
  • idioms in season in good season, in enough time; sufficiently early: Applicants will be notified of our decision in good season. 1
  • idioms in season in season, in the time or state for use, eating, etc.: Asparagus is now in season. in the period regulated by law, as for hunting and fishing. at the right time; opportunely. (of an animal, especially female) in a state of readiness for mating; in heat. in good season. 1
  • idioms in season in season and out of season, regardless of time or season; at all times: Misfortunes plague this family in season and out of season. 1
  • idioms in season out of season, not in season: The price is so high because lilacs are out of season now. 1
  • phrase in season If a female animal is in season, she is in a state where she is ready to have sex. 0
  • noun in season (of game) permitted to be caught or killed 0
  • noun in season (of fresh food) readily available 0
  • noun in season (of some female mammals) sexually receptive 0
  • noun in season appropriate 0
  • noun in season available fresh for use as food 0
  • noun in season at the legally established time for being hunted or caught 0
  • noun in season in or at the suitable or proper time 0
  • noun in season in good season; early enough 0
  • noun in season in heat 0
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