off-season

American  

[awf-see-zuhn, of-] / ˈɔfˈsi zən, ˈɒf- /

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.

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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 British  

adjective

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

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noun

1. such a period

adverb

1. in an off-season period

Etymology

Origin of off-season

First recorded in 1840–50

Example Sentences

Lee admitted to some nerves early in his first competitive round of the year after some tweaks to his swing in the off-season.

From Barron's

The fourth seed did not play a warm-up tournament and said his longer off-season was paying off.

From Barron's

After another off-season break deemed too short by some, the first Grand Slam of the year is about to begin.

From BBC

Her off-season was also disrupted by what she described as "light bone bruising" on her right foot.

From BBC

World number six Taylor Fritz says he is battling a knee issue ahead of the Australian Open, spending much of the off-season trying to fix the problem.

From Barron's