holiday season
noun
US
: the time from late November through January when several holidays (such as Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Year's Eve) happen
Examples of holiday season in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Join 1 other in the comments View Comments Trade experts say Chinese e-commerce giants will likely stockpile products in the US during this de-escalation period, especially as companies begin preparing for the busy holiday season.
—
Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 14 May 2025
Making Mom feel special Shoppers are increasingly focusing on meaningful gifts this holiday season.
—Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 10 May 2025
Admittedly, some sellers may have delisted their homes for the busy holiday season.
—Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
A number of toy companies have already warned that tariffs could prevent them from importing sufficient inventory, potentially leading to shortages and empty shelves that could affect holiday season shopping.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for holiday season
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 14 May 2025
Making Mom feel special Shoppers are increasingly focusing on meaningful gifts this holiday season.
—Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 10 May 2025
Admittedly, some sellers may have delisted their homes for the busy holiday season.
—Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
A number of toy companies have already warned that tariffs could prevent them from importing sufficient inventory, potentially leading to shortages and empty shelves that could affect holiday season shopping.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for holiday season
Cite this Entry
“Holiday season.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/holiday%20season. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share