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Flu season
/fluː ˈsiːzən/
Definition
1
The period, typically during colder months like winter, when influenza (flu) viruses spread most rapidly, leading to widespread infections and higher rates of illness.
2
A colloquial term for the annual peak in flu cases, often prompting public health campaigns for vaccinations and hygiene.
Examples
Flu season turned my family gatherings into a masked-up game of sniffles and hand sanitizer roulette.
During flu season, the office vending machine starts selling more tissues than candy bars.
Flu season is like that uninvited guest who shows up, coughs everywhere, and overstays their welcome.
I declared war on flu season with a fortress of vitamins, but it still breached the defenses via public transit.