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

1. the season when football is played