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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Their tepid offseason on the heels of a surprising postseason appearance failed to set up the roster for a repeat performance.
—Daniel R. Epstein, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
With that in mind, there's a good chance the Tigers run into a bit of a roster crunch in the offseason.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Aug. 2025
From the moment Kevin was signed to a two-year deal in the 2024 offseason, the opening was created that this contract could be used to balance a trade under the cap, which is exactly what happened.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2025
During the offseason, Jackson underwent surgery that kept him sidelined during spring camp.
—Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2025
The Eagles acquired more depth behind Dickerson during the offseason.
—Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2025
Fields signed a two-year, $40 million contract with the Jets during the offseason in hopes of revitalizing his career after three disappointing seasons with the Bears and one year with the Steelers.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 10 Aug. 2025
Wilson, 36, signed a one-year, $10.5 million deal with the team in the offseason and was named the starting quarterback when training camp began in July.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2025
Since Vázquez signed a deal with the Twins in the 2022 offseason, the pair have caught all but three innings behind the plate.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 9 Aug. 2025
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Daniel R. Epstein, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
With that in mind, there's a good chance the Tigers run into a bit of a roster crunch in the offseason.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Aug. 2025
From the moment Kevin was signed to a two-year deal in the 2024 offseason, the opening was created that this contract could be used to balance a trade under the cap, which is exactly what happened.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2025
During the offseason, Jackson underwent surgery that kept him sidelined during spring camp.
—Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2025
The Eagles acquired more depth behind Dickerson during the offseason.
—Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2025
Fields signed a two-year, $40 million contract with the Jets during the offseason in hopes of revitalizing his career after three disappointing seasons with the Bears and one year with the Steelers.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 10 Aug. 2025
Wilson, 36, signed a one-year, $10.5 million deal with the team in the offseason and was named the starting quarterback when training camp began in July.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2025
Since Vázquez signed a deal with the Twins in the 2022 offseason, the pair have caught all but three innings behind the plate.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 9 Aug. 2025
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“Offseason.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/offseason. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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