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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Eligible new members can get a one-year Sam’s Club Membership with auto-renew for just $25 (MSRP $60), covering the upcoming holiday season and plenty of everyday shopping afterward. — Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 3 Oct. 2026 While Mattel’s Hot Wheels were hot and its party card game Uno attracted new fans last holiday season, the company’s Fisher-Price line, which makes educational toys for infants, toddlers and preschoolers, has lagged along with Barbie dolls. — Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026 Luis Alvarez | Digitalvision | Getty Images Despite macroeconomic pressures and a cautious consumer, retail sales this holiday season are expected to grow year-over-year as spending remains strong. — Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2026 The track opens with a sprinkle of piano before morphing into a jolly celebration that’s really going to hit this holiday season. — Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 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 5 Oct. 2026.

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