shoulder season
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of shoulder season
First recorded in 1960–65
Example Sentences
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This time, I visited in the fall shoulder season, when summer crowds thin out and prices dip.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 2, 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
The fact that the parties run during shoulder season is also potentially advantageous, offering travelers lower hotel and flight prices, plus cooler weather versus the summer.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 4, 2023
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
Changes in flexible working conditions, as well as pent-up demand from the pandemic, could also be contributing to the rise of shoulder season travel.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 26, 2023
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