time of year

noun phrase

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

Examples of time of year in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Temperatures will be in the mid-70s, a few degrees above average for this time of year in Kansas City. Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 3 May 2024 This is the time of year when North Texas sees severe thunderstorms, many of which bring large hail and spawn tornadoes. Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 May 2024 Lots of stars, including Pamela Anderson, Chrissy Teigen, and Reese Witherspoon, wear flowery dresses this time of year. Kayla Blanton, Peoplemag, 3 May 2024 The torrential rains that poured over the state of Rio Grande do Sul in recent days were well above normal for this time of year, according to experts. Ana Ionova, New York Times, 2 May 2024 In Florida, though, irksome allergies can happen any time of year. Michaela Mulligan, Miami Herald, 1 May 2024 At 460 million barrels, U.S. crude oil inventories are just 1% below the five-year average for this time of year. Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 22 Apr. 2024 Summer is also the hottest time of year, though cooling northerly winds can take the edge off. Helen Iatrou, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2024 Milwaukee County Zoo hours The zoo's hours differ depending on the time of year. Journal Sentinel, 12 Apr. 2024

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“Time of year.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/time%20of%20year. Accessed 8 May. 2024.

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