time of year

noun phrase

: period of the year : season
It's unusually hot for this time of year.

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Ron Harper, who manages OTD Ticket Defenders Legal Service, points out that pavement temperatures can exceed 150 degrees Fahrenheit at this time of year—that's hot enough to warp metal and disintegrate tires. Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026 No matter the time of year, crickets can make their way inside—whether to escape heavy rain or to seek out warmth and food. Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 16 May 2026 This holiday side dish is good enough to serve any time of year. Emma Ashe, Southern Living, 15 May 2026 So don’t let the time of year stop. AFAR Media, 15 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for time of year

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“Time of year.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/time%20of%20year. Accessed 20 May. 2026.

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