holiday season

noun

US
: the time from late November through January when several holidays (such as Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Year's Eve) happen

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Clark’s debut Nike signature sneaker is set to be released this holiday season. Riley Jones, Footwear News, 13 May 2026 Sending joy this holiday season. Literary Hub, 7 May 2026 Ahead of the 2026 holiday season, and to celebrate the halfway mark to Halloween, Mars has officially announced an exciting new Twix shape. Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 6 May 2026 To carry on the tradition, Tedla turns to her mom’s recipe each holiday season and serves it at her restaurant, Enat. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for holiday season

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“Holiday season.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/holiday%20season. Accessed 21 May. 2026.

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