holiday season

noun

US
: the time from late November through January when several holidays (such as Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Year's Eve) happen

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What captures Linus’ imagination during our spookiest holiday season is a Santa Claus-like darkling creature known as the Great Pumpkin. — Colin Fleming, Chicago Tribune, 30 Oct. 2026 The company said the store will remain open and its management team will continue to lead the recovery plan, as the crucial holiday season looms. — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2026 As the company prepares for its peak holiday season, Tomé said the consumer remains resilient, and the growth in average daily volume between the third and fourth quarters will be consistent with last year. — Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026 The international launch follows Vertical acquiring the domestic rights for a wide North American release this holiday season, and an accompanying streaming deal which is due to be announced soon. — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 26 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for holiday season

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“Holiday season.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/holiday%20season. Accessed 3 Nov. 2026.

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