season
n. countablen. one of the four parts of the year — spring, summer, autumn, or winter. It can also mean a specific time of year when something special happens, like a sports season.
n. one of the four natural divisions of the year based on weather and daylight hours; alternatively, a specific period of the year characterised by a particular activity or event.
Summer is my favorite season because the weather is warm.
The hotel prices are much higher during the peak tourist season in July and August.
Agricultural cycles remain deeply tied to the changing of the seasons, as farmers must time their planting and harvesting to coincide with predictable shifts in temperature and rainfall.
Often used with 'in' or 'during' ('in season', 'during the football season').
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close season
A situation or period in which some activity is forbidden or discontinued.
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gooseberry season
A period, usually during the summertime, when news media tend to place increased emphasis on reporting light-hearted, offbeat, or bizarre stories.
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open season
A situation or period in which some activity is routinely carried on.