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View usage for: phraseIf a female animal is in season, she is in a state where she is ready to have sex. See full dictionary entry for seasonin season in British English (ɪn ˈsiːzən) in season in British Englisha. (of game) permitted to be caught or killed b. (of fresh food) readily available c. Also: in heat, on heat (of some female mammals) sexually receptive See full dictionary entry for seasonin season in American English 1. available fresh for use as food said of fruits, vegetables, seafood, etc. 2. at the legally established time for being hunted or caught said of game 3. in or at the suitable or proper time 4. in good season; early enough 5. in heat said of animals See full dictionary entry for season Examples of 'in season' in a sentencein season His new call is to eat food fresh and in season.As befits the name, rabbit and game feature heavily in season.Main meals Each meal may consist of a selection of fresh fruit in season.BRITISH new potatoes are in season and perfect to serve at this time of year.Seafood and game in season.In contrast, successful leaders play the game that's in season.Of course, when in season, fresh broad beans work just as wonderfully well.Major League shirt sales rocketed 780 per cent last year and clubs are seeing a leap in season ticket sales. Fresh apricots are only available from fruiterers when in season. See seasonAdditional synonymsThere is an abundant supply of labour. Synonyms plentiful, full, rich, filled, liberal, generous, lavish, ample, infinite, overflowing, exuberant, teeming, copious, inexhaustible, bountiful, luxuriant, profuse, rank, well-provided, well-supplied, two a penny, thick on the ground, bounteous, plenteousThis herb is obtainable from health food shops. Synonyms available, to be had, procurable country cottages on offer at bargain prices Synonyms available, for sale, on the market, to be had, purchasable- in respect of or with respect to
- in ruins
- in search of
- in season
- in secret
- in service
- in seventh heaven
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