peak season
noun
: the time when tourists visit the most
During peak season, the island is very crowded.
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During peak season, El Toro Loco Ranch customers are willing to wait in line for up to four hours to eat at the ranch, Espinosa said.
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Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 19 June 2026
The new rule ends a popular perk for visitors staying off-site, as Disney Springs offers free parking outside of peak season, while Disney hotels typically require guests to pay about $35 to park.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
The comments come as container shipping’s peak season has started two months early as retailers aim to get in front of many of the concerns presented to the industry since the start of the war in Iran in late February.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 16 June 2026
Immigration sweeps hit some car washes repeatedly, as many as three or four times, during what is typically the industry’s peak season.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2026
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Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 19 June 2026
The new rule ends a popular perk for visitors staying off-site, as Disney Springs offers free parking outside of peak season, while Disney hotels typically require guests to pay about $35 to park.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
The comments come as container shipping’s peak season has started two months early as retailers aim to get in front of many of the concerns presented to the industry since the start of the war in Iran in late February.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 16 June 2026
Immigration sweeps hit some car washes repeatedly, as many as three or four times, during what is typically the industry’s peak season.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2026
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“Peak season.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peak%20season. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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