football season
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Definition
Noun: - The period of the year during which organized football games are scheduled and played: This refers to the specific timeframe, typically spanning several months, when a league or level of football (such as professional, collegiate, or high school) holds its official games and competitions.
Usage
- The term "football season" is used to discuss the calendar of games, team performance during that period, and related events.
- It is often modified by the type or level of football (e.g., , ).
- Example:
Examples
- Noun:
- The excitement in the city is palpable at the start of the football season.
- He trains all summer to be in peak condition for the football season.
- Television ratings are highest throughout the football season.
Advanced Usage
- "the heart of the football season": Refers to the central, most active part of the season.
- Key division matches are usually in the heart of the football season.
- "football season is upon us": A phrase announcing that the season is beginning.
- With the first cool breeze of autumn, we know football season is upon us.
Variants and Related Words
- Preseason (n): The period of training and exhibition games before the official start of the regular football season.
- The quarterback was injured during the preseason.
- Regular season (n): The main period of scheduled league games, excluding playoffs.
- The team had a winning record in the regular season.
- Postseason (n): The period of playoff games and championships following the regular season.
- Only the top teams advance to the postseason.
Synonyms
- Campaign: Sometimes used informally to refer to a team's schedule and performance for a given season (e.g., ).
- Schedule: While more general, it can refer to the list of games in a season.
Related Phrases
- "in season": Active or happening during its appropriate time. While not exclusive to football, it can be applied.
- Stadiums are packed when football is in season.
Noun
- the season when football is played