the holiday season
Definition of the holiday season
US
: the time from November until the beginning of January during which many holidays are celebrated How are you celebrating the holiday season?
From the M-W Editors
Word by Word Definitions
: holy day
: a day on which one is exempt from work
: a day marked by a general suspension of work in commemoration of an event
: to take or spend a vacation or holiday (see 1holiday 2) especially in travel or at a resort : vacation
: a time characterized by a particular circumstance or feature
: a suitable or natural time or occasion
: an indefinite period of time : while
: to give (food) more flavor or zest by adding seasoning or savory ingredients
: to give a distinctive quality to as if by seasoning
: to make more agreeable
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