off-season

Definition

The part of the year when business is most slack and there are fewest clients or visitors.

Etymology

From off- + season.

Example Sentences

• "Seaside resorts in the off-season are really depressing."
• "Alternating off-season and precontest cycles in bodybuilding over a period of years will result in the relatively quick development of a championship physique."
• "That’s why virtually nothing should be off the table this offseason, including the idea of improving at quarterback."