Hauptsaison

peak season, high season

noun HOWPT-zeh-zong Rare

Origin: from French saison

Usage Note

Hauptsaison denotes the busiest period for tourism, agriculture, or retail. In tourism contexts it typically refers to summer; in retail it often means the Christmas period. Prices and occupancy are highest in der Hauptsaison.

Examples

"In der Hauptsaison sind an der Küste kaum Hotelzimmer frei."

Natural Translation

During the peak season, there are hardly any hotel rooms free on the coast.

Literal Translation

In the main-season, on the coast barely hotel rooms are free.

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