off-season

[awf-see-zuhn, of-]

noun

1. a time of year other than the regular or busiest one for a specific activity.

   Fares are lower in the off-season.

2. a time of year when business, manufacturing activity, etc., is less than normal or at an unusually low point.

adjective

1. of, relating to, or during the off-season.

   off-season hotel rates.

adverb

1. in or during the off-season.

   Traveling off-season is the easiest way to save vacation money.

off season

adjective

1. denoting or occurring during a period of little activity in a trade or business

noun

1. such a period

adverb

1. in an off-season period

Word History and Origins

Origin of off-season¹

First recorded in 1840–50

Example Sentences

Even the sleepiest off-season Sunday can suddenly erupt into the latest melodramatic controversy, with rumours, counter-rumours and abrupt U-turns a matter of course.

From BBC

Harry Darling and Lewis O'Brien are big losses in those areas, but there should be enough quality added in the off-season to compensate.

From BBC

The Welshman temporarily left the franchise at the end of the 2024 season, but was soon re-signed as part of the expanded off-season roster.

From BBC

The new costs hit during the off-season, when he has little money coming in.

From BBC

Newcastle are preparing to fight on multiple fronts in 2025-26 after securing a return to the Champions League, but have been slow in strengthening their squad during the off-season.

From BBC