seasons
n. countable A1 Beginner US //ˈsizənz// UK //sˈiːzənz// sea·sons
n. the four main parts of the year — spring, summer, autumn, and winter. Each one has its own weather and length of daylight.
n. the four divisions of the year marked by particular weather patterns and daylight hours, resulting from the earth's changing position relative to the sun.
My favorite of the four seasons is autumn.
In many tropical regions, the year is divided into wet and dry seasons rather than the traditional four periods.
The local ecosystem is finely tuned to the changing seasons, with migratory patterns and flowering cycles dictated by the subtle shifts in temperature and light.
Usage
Usually plural when referring to the general cycle of the year; singular when specifying a particular period.