off year
noun
1
: a year in which no major election is held
2
: a year of diminished activity or production
an off year for auto sales
Examples of off year in a Sentence
It has been an off year for auto sales.
Recent Examples on the Web
The announcement caps off year that also saw Meghan launch her lifestyle brand, As ever, and debut her Netflix series, With Love, Meghan, while Harry continued his advocacy work — including his Invictus Games — and international engagements.
—
Erin Hill, PEOPLE, 19 Dec. 2025
The Minneapolis City Council on Thursday evening approved a redesign plan for George Floyd Square, capping off years of planning, public input and debate.
—Aki Nace, CBS News, 12 Dec. 2025
All-Star big Bam Adebayo has rebounded following an off year, Powell is looking better than ever, and second-year center Kel'el Ware is looking like a future two-way frontcourt force.
—Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
In honor of Veterans Day, Metro Diner is offering 50% off to active and retired military with valid military ID, and 10% off year-round.
—Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for off year
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Erin Hill, PEOPLE, 19 Dec. 2025
The Minneapolis City Council on Thursday evening approved a redesign plan for George Floyd Square, capping off years of planning, public input and debate.
—Aki Nace, CBS News, 12 Dec. 2025
All-Star big Bam Adebayo has rebounded following an off year, Powell is looking better than ever, and second-year center Kel'el Ware is looking like a future two-way frontcourt force.
—Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
In honor of Veterans Day, Metro Diner is offering 50% off to active and retired military with valid military ID, and 10% off year-round.
—Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for off year
Cite this Entry
“Off year.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/off%20year. Accessed 21 Dec. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share