holiday season
noun
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: the time from late November through January when several holidays (such as Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Year's Eve) happen
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Ripa and Consuelos had a night out at the New York City Ballet during the 2022 holiday season with their daughter Lola.
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Grace Gavilanes, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Best Time to Visit The best time to visit Inverness is during the winter holiday season.
—India Amos, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2026
This holiday season, the magician will add another entry to his résumé with a Netflix special.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 22 Apr. 2026
Prices are expected to rise during the summer holiday season, so that $23 window may not last.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 20 Apr. 2026
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Grace Gavilanes, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Best Time to Visit The best time to visit Inverness is during the winter holiday season.
—India Amos, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2026
This holiday season, the magician will add another entry to his résumé with a Netflix special.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 22 Apr. 2026
Prices are expected to rise during the summer holiday season, so that $23 window may not last.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 20 Apr. 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 May. 2026.
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