in season

phrase

1
: at the right time
2
: at the stage of greatest fitness (as for eating)
peaches are in season
3
: legally available to be hunted or caught

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One Piece dropped 30% of its audience in season two, while Beef dipped more than 70%. — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 10 July 2026 Vicki returned in season 12 with another new man, Steve Lodge, and continued her reign on RHOC until season 14, when she was shifted to friend-of. — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 10 July 2026 In December, citrus and passionfruit make sense because those fruits are in season. — Cooking Editor, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026 Stone fruits, berries, and other fruits are in season during the warm, summer months. — Lindsay Curtis, Health, 10 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for in season

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“In season.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20season. Accessed 14 Jul. 2026.

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