peak season

noun

: the time when tourists visit the most
During peak season, the island is very crowded.

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The crop thrives in temperate climates across countries such as China, Spain, Turkey, Mexico and the United States, with peak season running from mid-summer through early fall. Daryl Austin, USA Today, 16 Oct. 2025 Prices have dropped now outside of peak season. Alia Shoaib, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025 Ahead of the earnings report, a Stephens third-quarter preview stated peak season surcharges were fairly short lived, as imports began to wane in the back half of the quarter. Arkansas Online, 15 Oct. 2025 During the peak season, due to its massive popularity, the train operates differently from other times of the year. Acacia Gabriel, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for peak season

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“Peak season.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peak%20season. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.

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