peak season

noun

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

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Unlike the fruit itself, tomato red nails never go out of peak season. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 3 Aug. 2026 Instead of peak season trips, people are seeking to escape crowds in favor of milder fall weather. — Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 During peak season, check plants every few days, as ripe berries can quickly become overripe. — Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 27 July 2026 Aer Lingus, for example, offers a one-way economy seat from Dublin to New York, Boston or Chicago for 20,000 points during the peak season, while the same flight is 13,000 miles during the off-peak season. — Liz Knueven, CNBC, 22 July 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 7 Aug. 2026.

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