Phrase guide

high season

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

In the tourist industry, the period of highest demand. In a sun and sand resort this means the hottest months, whereas in a ski resort, this means the coldest months.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

the season when travel is most active and rates are highest

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • they traveled to Europe in high season

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: peak season

Antonyms: off-season

Broader terms: season

History

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Across languages

Translations

11 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: huippusesonki — highest demand
  • German: Hochsaison — highest demand
  • Hungarian: főszezon — highest demand
  • Hungarian: csúcsszezon — highest demand
  • Polish: szczyt sezonu — highest demand
  • Romansh: stagiun auta — highest demand
  • Romansh: stagiun aulta — highest demand
  • Romansh: stagiùn òlta — highest demand
  • Romansh: staschung ota — highest demand
  • Romansh: stagiun ota — highest demand
  • Spanish: temporada alta — highest demand