collocation · neutral
peak season
/piːk ˈsiːzən/PEAK SEA·son
Band 4-5speaking
the period of highest demand for travel, when prices and crowds are usually greatest
Examples
“If you travel in peak season, you should book well in advance.”
“Hotel rates are much higher in peak season.”
“Many attractions are closed in the off-season but open during peak season.”
Band 8 sentence
“We try to avoid travelling in peak season because the crowds and inflated prices make the experience less enjoyable.”
Collocations
- during the peak season
- peak-season prices
- avoid peak season
Word family
season (n) nounpeak (n) noun
Common mistakes
in the peak time→in peak season
prices are high on peak season→prices are high in peak season
Say it for a higher band
5busy time→6high season→7+peak season
Synonyms
high season
Easily confused
rush hour
“The trains are packed during rush hour every weekday.”
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