Hochsaison

peak season; the busiest period of the year for tourism or trade

noun HOKH-zay-zon Rare

Origin: from French haute saison

Usage Note

Hochsaison is used in tourism, hospitality, and retail. Prices and demand are at their highest during this period. The opposite is Nebensaison (off-season). Often preceded by in der or während der.

Examples

"In der Hochsaison sind alle Hotels an der Küste ausgebucht."

Natural Translation

During peak season all hotels on the coast are fully booked.

Literal Translation

In the high-season are all hotels at the coast booked-out.

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