Season
/ˈsiː.zən/noun
A division of the year based on changes in weather, ecology, and daylight.
Did you know?The word 'season' is linked to the cycles of agriculture, where ancient cultures believed each season held its own spirits and powers.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*sē-
“to set, to sow, a foundational concept of planting and growth.”
Latin
Latin
satio
“a sowing, planting; the act of beginning a cycle.”
Old French
Old French
saison
“a season, time; reflecting cycles of harvest and nature.”
Middle English
Middle English
sesoun
“a period of the year marked by particular weather or activities.”
Modern English
English
season
“the annual division characterized by specific climatic conditions.”