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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Nearly a fifth of U.S. retail sales last year came from the Christmas holiday season, according to CNBC calculations based on data from the National Retail Federation.
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Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 13 May 2025
The airline will also increase flights from Roanoke, Virginia (ROA) during the peak holiday season.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2025
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
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Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 13 May 2025
The airline will also increase flights from Roanoke, Virginia (ROA) during the peak holiday season.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2025
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
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 6 Jun. 2025.
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