offseason
noun
off·sea·son
ˈȯf-ˌsē-zᵊn 
variants
or less commonly off-season
plural offseasons also off-seasons
: a time of suspended or reduced activity
It's cheaper to visit the area during the offseason.
off-season travel
especially
: the time during which an athlete is not training or competing
During the offseason, he put on another eight pounds of muscle and when he got to spring training, his Red Sox uniform was too tight. —
Mel Antonen
Mel Antonen After undergoing arthroscopic surgery in the off-season, Hardaway says he's ready to put last year's disappointment behind him. —Marty Burns
Marty Burns an offseason football trade
off-season training
off-season
adverb
or less commonly offseason
traveling off-season
Examples of offseason in a Sentence
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There’s no inexpensive way for the Falcons to part ways with Cousins this offseason.
—Josh Kendall, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
There is plenty of opportunity for the Bears to do good things this offseason and improve the team.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2025
The quarterback position behind Dak Prescott is another area in need of attention this offseason, as the Cowboys will see Cooper Rush and Trey Lance both hit free agency.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Feb. 2025
This was the first Arizona start for Corbin Burnes, the right-hander who signed as a marquee free agent with the D-backs this offseason on a six-year, $210 million deal that includes a player opt-out after the second year.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 25 Feb. 2025
The Dolphins must add talented youth this offseason, not veteran experience.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 24 Feb. 2025
This offseason, Marsh developed soreness in his right shoulder.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 24 Feb. 2025
One of the Mets' only criticisms this offseason was their failure to add a true ace.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 24 Feb. 2025
But the team building should be much easier and more targeted this upcoming offseason.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2025
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Josh Kendall, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
There is plenty of opportunity for the Bears to do good things this offseason and improve the team.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2025
The quarterback position behind Dak Prescott is another area in need of attention this offseason, as the Cowboys will see Cooper Rush and Trey Lance both hit free agency.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Feb. 2025
This was the first Arizona start for Corbin Burnes, the right-hander who signed as a marquee free agent with the D-backs this offseason on a six-year, $210 million deal that includes a player opt-out after the second year.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 25 Feb. 2025
The Dolphins must add talented youth this offseason, not veteran experience.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 24 Feb. 2025
This offseason, Marsh developed soreness in his right shoulder.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 24 Feb. 2025
One of the Mets' only criticisms this offseason was their failure to add a true ace.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 24 Feb. 2025
But the team building should be much easier and more targeted this upcoming offseason.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2025
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“Offseason.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/offseason. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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