holiday season

noun
UK: /ˈhɒlədeɪ ˈsiːzən/
US: /ˈhɑːlədeɪ ˈsiːzən/

  1. The period of time around Christmas and New Year, often including Thanksgiving, characterized by holidays and festivities.

    1. The shops are very busy during the holiday season.
    2. Many charities increase their fundraising efforts during the holiday season because people are feeling more generous.

  2. A time of year when many people take time off from work or school, usually for celebrations or relaxation.

    1. We always visit family during the holiday season.
    2. The travel industry sees a surge in bookings during the holiday season, especially to warmer destinations.

Synonyms

christmas season yuletide

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "holiday season" in English means: The period of time around Christmas and New Year, often including Thanksgiving, characterized by holidays and festivities., A time of year when many people take time off from work or school, usually for celebrations or relaxation..

The phonetic transcription of "holiday season" is /ˈhɒlədeɪ ˈsiːzən/ in British English and /ˈhɑːlədeɪ ˈsiːzən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "holiday season": christmas season, yuletide.

Example usage of "holiday season": "The shops are very busy during the holiday season.". More examples on the page.