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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Little’s lack of response to a possible return that offseason resulted in general manager Ned Colletti pursuing other options.
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Liana Handler,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
Both Wilson and Soderstrom signed long-term deals with the A’s during the offseason and are key parts of their future plans.
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Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
30 June 2026
LeBron James will be moving on from the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason, his agent confirmed on Tuesday.
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Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
Miami has already acquired a former MVP this offseason, reportedly agreeing to a trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo.
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Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
30 June 2026
Sorrell prepared for the opportunity by working out with Parsons this offseason in Dallas for roughly six weeks.
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Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
One of the most shocking stories of the 2026 NFL offseason has been the saga of cornerback Terrion Arnold.
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Ian Miller Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
The Kansas City Chiefs have brought back a couple of familiar names this offseason, reuniting offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy and cornerback L’Jarius Sneed with the franchise.
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Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
30 June 2026
Here’s a quick guide to the Hornets’ offseason overhaul before the 2026-27 season.
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Charlotte Observer,
30 June 2026
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Liana Handler,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
Both Wilson and Soderstrom signed long-term deals with the A’s during the offseason and are key parts of their future plans.
—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
30 June 2026
LeBron James will be moving on from the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason, his agent confirmed on Tuesday.
—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
Miami has already acquired a former MVP this offseason, reportedly agreeing to a trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo.
—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
30 June 2026
Sorrell prepared for the opportunity by working out with Parsons this offseason in Dallas for roughly six weeks.
—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
One of the most shocking stories of the 2026 NFL offseason has been the saga of cornerback Terrion Arnold.
—
Ian Miller Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
The Kansas City Chiefs have brought back a couple of familiar names this offseason, reuniting offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy and cornerback L’Jarius Sneed with the franchise.
—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
30 June 2026
Here’s a quick guide to the Hornets’ offseason overhaul before the 2026-27 season.
—
Charlotte Observer,
30 June 2026
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“Offseason.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/offseason. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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