high season
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Definition
Noun: * The period of greatest activity, demand, and highest prices for a particular service or location, especially in travel and tourism. It refers to the time of year when a destination is most popular, often due to favorable weather, holidays, or events. During this period, prices for flights, accommodations, and attractions are typically at their peak.
Usage
- The term "high season" is most commonly used in the context of tourism, hospitality, and travel. It contrasts directly with "low season" or "off-season."
- It is often modified by the location or type of activity (e.g., "summer high season," "ski resort high season").
- It functions as a countable noun, often used with the definite article "the."
Examples
- Noun:
- Airfares to the Caribbean double during the high season.
- It's advisable to book your hotel well in advance if you're visiting during the high season.
- The high season for this coastal town runs from June through August.
Advanced Usage
- "to be in high season": Describes the state of currently being in the peak period.
- The island is in high season right now, so the beaches are very crowded.
- "peak season": A common synonym used interchangeably with "high season."
- We avoid traveling to Europe in July because it's the peak season.
Variants and Related Words
- Peak season (n): A direct synonym for high season.
- Low season / Off-season (n): The period of least activity and lowest prices.
- Shoulder season (n): The periods between high and low seasons, often characterized by moderate prices and fewer crowds.
Synonyms
- Peak season
- Busy season
- Prime time (in a broader, non-travel context)
Antonyms
- Low season
- Off-season
- Slow season
Noun
- the season when travel is most active and rates are highest
- they traveled to Europe in high season