peak season

noun

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

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Six Flags has about 155 workers at the Charlotte office and Carowinds about 2,700 total employees at peak season, with the majority of those jobs being seasonal. Charlotte Observer, 25 Aug. 2026 In retail fulfillment, the peak season is the busiest time of the year for order processing, warehousing and shipping. Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 25 Aug. 2026 Karissa Waddick Hurricane season in Hawaii runs from June through November, with the peak season falling in August and September. Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 16 Aug. 2026 In early summer, the town is entering its peak season, with temperatures rising into the low 60s and high 70s. Morgan Rizzo, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2026 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 28 Aug. 2026.

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