in season

phrase

1
: at the right time
2
: at the stage of greatest fitness (as for eating)
peaches are in season
3
: legally available to be hunted or caught

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The two women made an iconic TV duo for three seasons before March’s initial departure from the show early on in season 5. — Entertainment Weekly, 23 Oct. 2026 Read on to find out what happens in season three of Nobody Wants This. — Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2026 Abby, who killed Joel in season two, is a far more interesting character, and Kaitlyn Dever is simply a much more captivating actress. — David Hookstead Outkick, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2026 But in fashion, demand often peaks much earlier, when a piece is new, in season or suddenly everywhere because a creator wore it. — Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in season

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of in season was in the 15th century

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“In season.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20season. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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