shoulder season
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of shoulder season
First recorded in 1960–65
Example Sentences
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Typically, the shoulder season would be June and September, but she said this is now reaching into October.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026
U.S. natural gas futures ended the week lower as the market shifts into the low-demand spring shoulder season.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 15, 2026
My ideal vacation is renting a villa in the Mediterranean during shoulder season when it’s cool and breezy, eating elaborate meals and driving to offbeat museums and hidden beaches.
From Salon ● Jul. 4, 2025
And if you can score a deal — such as a stay booked on points or during shoulder season — an all-inclusive can leave a far bigger mark in your memory than your bank account.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 24, 2024
During the so-called shoulder season, which he says is now, that percentage changes to 65% to 35%, while in the offseason months of January and February it flips to 60% locals and 40% tourists.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2023
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