time of year

noun phrase

: period of the year : season
It's unusually hot for this time of year.

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That’s 88% more than the 10-year average for this time of year, according to the National Interagency Fire Center. Seth Borenstein, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026 This is a great time of year to rework the bed edges in your garden. Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026 Fresh produce such as asparagus, leeks and peas tends to steal the spotlight this time of year, and our team has certainly been leaning into vegetable-forward dishes as of late. Victoria Caruso, Washington Post, 26 Apr. 2026 Average high this time of year is around 68 degrees. Andrew Kozak, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for time of year

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“Time of year.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/time%20of%20year. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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