peak season

noun

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

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Fall and winter mark the peak season for common respiratory infections such as COVID-19; respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV; influenza, better known as the flu; and the common cold. Ann Sheehan, The Conversation, 18 Sep. 2026 Fall travel is increasing even to destinations in Asia, where the window between September and November is already the peak season. Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026 However, Seroka said peak season imports traditionally subside at the port by the second week of November, whereas the lion’s share is expected to be at the port by the end of September this year. Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026 Moment | Getty Images Fall is the new peak season for luxury travel, as the wealthy continue to shift their holidays to September and October to avoid the summer crowds, according to a new study. Robert Frank, CNBC, 4 Sep. 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 22 Sep. 2026.

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