in season

Idioms

At the right time, opportunely, as in “The two young men desired to get back again in good season” (Charles Dickens, Martin Chuzzlewit , 1844).
Available and ready for eating, or other use; also, legal for hunting or fishing. For example, Strawberries are now in season , or Let me know when trout are in season and I'll go fishing with you . Both usages date from the 1300s, as does the antonym out of season , used for “inopportunely,” “unavailable,” and also for “not in fashion.” For example, Sorry, oysters are out of season this month , or This style used to be very popular, but it's been out of season for several years .

Example Sentences

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Euphoria has always thrived on viral moments, but some viewers believe certain scenes in season three have been concocted specifically with memes and social media in mind - at the expense of character and plot.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

With an average 8.4 million viewers in season 42, “Jeopardy!” has one of television’s biggest and most loyal audiences.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

Her being ostracized in season 2 is a direct result of her bad decisions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

There was clearly a problem with car design - after they made a big leap forward in 2023 under new technical director Dan Fallows, the team failed to develop the car effectively in season.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

“Really? I did that in season two. I saved a poodle in the middle of a frozen pond. I had to wear specially built skates.”

From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein

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