season

noun:each of the four divisions of the year (spring, summer, autumn, and winter) marked by particular weather patterns and daylight hours
- My favorite season is autumn because of the beautiful colors of the leaves.
noun:a period of the year characterized by a particular activity, event, or phenomenon
- The holiday season is a busy time for retailers.
verb:to add salt, herbs, pepper, or other spices to food to improve its flavor
- Remember to season the soup before serving it.
verb:to undergo the natural effects of weather or time, allowing it to become more stable or suitable for use
- The lumber needs to be seasoned for at least a year before it can be used for building.
noun:a set of episodes of a television show released together as a unit
- The show's first season was released on the streaming platform last month.