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

1. the season when travel is most active and rates are highest
   • they traveled to Europe in high season