also off-season
1.
The ~ is the time of the year when not many people go on holiday and when things such as hotels and plane tickets are often cheaper.
It is possible to vacation at some of the more expensive resorts if you go in the off-season...
Although it was off-season, the hotel was fully occupied.
...off-season prices.
= low season
? high season
N-SING: also no det, oft N n
•
Off season is also an adverb.
Times become more flexible off-season, especially in the smaller provincial museums.
ADV: usu ADV with cl, also ADV after v
2.
The ~ is the time of the year when a particular sport is not played.
He has coached and played in Italy during the Australian off-season.
...intensive off-season training.
? season
N-SING: oft N n
•
Off season is also an adverb.
To stay fit ~, I play tennis or football.
ADV: usu ADV with cl, also ADV after v