peak season
noun
: the time when tourists visit the most
During peak season, the island is very crowded.
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But late May through early September are peak season for a reason—and that means peak crowds, too.
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Dave Parfitt, USA Today, 9 May 2026
However, keep in mind that’s also peak season, so expect higher prices, more traffic, and plenty of crowds.
—Christina Pérez, Vogue, 8 May 2026
Load up this frittata with whatever is in peak season at the farmers' market.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 5 May 2026
Workers in India’s textile hub of Surat are returning home after an LPG crisis linked to the Iran blockade left households without cooking gas for days, potentially hollowing out production capacity as peak season approaches.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 28 Apr. 2026
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Dave Parfitt, USA Today, 9 May 2026
However, keep in mind that’s also peak season, so expect higher prices, more traffic, and plenty of crowds.
—Christina Pérez, Vogue, 8 May 2026
Load up this frittata with whatever is in peak season at the farmers' market.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 5 May 2026
Workers in India’s textile hub of Surat are returning home after an LPG crisis linked to the Iran blockade left households without cooking gas for days, potentially hollowing out production capacity as peak season approaches.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 28 Apr. 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 13 May. 2026.
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