time of year
noun phraseUK /ˌtaɪm əv ˈjɪə/
US /ˌtaɪm əv ˈjɪr/
A time of year is a part of the year, like summer or winter.
Spring is my favorite time of year because flowers bloom everywhere.
SYNONYMS
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A particular period marked by a recurring event or activity.
The holiday season is a busy time of year for shops.
3. A point in the annual cycle when something typically happens.
Autumn is the time of year when leaves change color.
4. A span of the year associated with specific conditions or moods.
It's that time of year when everyone catches colds.