tourist season

noun

: the time when many people go to visit places as tourists

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But with France about to enter its peak August tourist season, Gironde authorities took more steps to keep vacationers away, banning holiday camps for children and for people with disabilities. — ABC News, 27 July 2026 But with France about to enter its peak August tourist season, Gironde authorities worked to keep vacationers away, banning holiday camps for children and for people with disabilities. — Mark Carlson, Los Angeles Times, 27 July 2026 As Widow’s Bay gears up for another tourist season, creator Katie Dippold reflected on the show’s evolution at San Diego Comic-Con. — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 25 July 2026 That’s especially true with the beginning of the summer tourist season, which traditionally sees the city’s restaurants and hotels filled. — Howard Lafranchi, Christian Science Monitor, 13 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for tourist season

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