time of year

noun phrase

: period of the year : season
It's unusually hot for this time of year.

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Fall shows up in just about every aisle at Costco this time of year–and not only in the food section. Danielle Bouchard, Martha Stewart, 15 Sep. 2026 While there’s always a lot of noise this time of year, Scott may finally land that Oscar nomination that has been eluding him. Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 14 Sep. 2026 Gas prices typically drop this time of year as stations switch to cheaper winter-blend fuel. Sacbee.com, 14 Sep. 2026 Beautiful Wait Chapel is worth a visit any time of year, but December’s Moravian Lovefeast, with sweet buns and choral music, is the largest event of its kind in the country. Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for time of year

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“Time of year.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/time%20of%20year. Accessed 18 Sep. 2026.

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