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peak season

высокий сезон

Meaning of peak season

busiest time of year

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EN-UK/ə ˈpiːk ˈsiːzən/
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peak season
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peak season usage examples

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Flights are expensive during the peak season.

🇩🇪DE🇬🇧EN

We booked months in advance because it's peak season.

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peak season belongs to the topic "Seasons". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

peak seasonHochsaison
seasons of the yearJahreszeiten
springFrühling
winterWinter
longlang
endenden
temperatureTemperatur

peak season synonyms

Related words worth learning together

high tourist season
Explicitly denotes the time with the most tourists; essentially synonymous with 'high season' for tourism.
tourist season
Emphasizes the influx of tourists; similar to 'peak season' but with focus on tourist presence.
busy season
A general term for a time of increased activity; used in tourism but also in business contexts (e.g., retail, accounting).
peak period
A more formal and general term than 'peak season'; applicable to tourism but also to business, energy use, etc.
peak travel time
Focuses on specific times when travel volume peaks (e.g., holiday weekends), narrower than 'peak season'.
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high tourist season

Explicitly denotes the time with the most tourists; essentially synonymous with 'high season' for tourism.

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Book in advance if you travel during the high tourist season.

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Emphasizes the influx of tourists; similar to 'peak season' but with focus on tourist presence.

B1Often

The tourist season in the city lasts from June to August.

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busy season

A general term for a time of increased activity; used in tourism but also in business contexts (e.g., retail, accounting).

B1Often

Retailers prepare for the busy season before Christmas.

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peak period

A more formal and general term than 'peak season'; applicable to tourism but also to business, energy use, etc.

B1Often

Electricity rates increase during the peak period each day.

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peak travel time

Focuses on specific times when travel volume peaks (e.g., holiday weekends), narrower than 'peak season'.

B1Often

Avoid driving on Friday evenings — that's a peak travel time.

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peak season meaning: what does it mean?

busiest time of year

peak season pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

peak season is pronounced as /ə ˈpiːk ˈsiːzən/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

peak season definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Flights are expensive during the peak season. Translation: Авиабилеты дорогие в высокий сезон.

Is peak season part of Seasons vocabulary?

Yes, peak season (высокий сезон) can be learned in the Seasons topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is peak season part of Weather and Seasons vocabulary?

Yes, peak season (высокий сезон) can be learned in the Weather and Seasons topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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