time of year

noun phrase

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

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Tomato prices vary depending on the time of year, rising through the late summer and fall, peaking in the early winter months and then plummeting in the spring. Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025 Summer-to-Fall Fashion Inspired by Meghan Markle No matter the time of year, Kelly Clarkson, Drew Barrymore, and countless other celebrities are wearing striped button-down shirts. Nicol Natale, People.com, 15 Aug. 2025 Mountain goats, especially mature billies, are very predictable in their daily routines this time of year, Richard told me. Scott Haugen, Outdoor Life, 13 Aug. 2025 Pies are a dessert that can transcend every season and be enjoyed any time of year, regardless of where the mercury is sitting. Cody Godwin, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025 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 19 Aug. 2025.

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