off-sea·son

off-sea·son
/ˈɑːfˌsiːzən/ noun, pl -sons [count]
1 : a period of time when travel to a particular place is less popular and prices are usually lower

They always travel during the off-season to take advantage of low prices.

off-season rates/travel

2 sports : a period of time when official games, tournaments, etc., are not being played

During the off-season, he had surgery on his shoulder.

He was brought to the team in an off-season trade.

They like to travel off-season.


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