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
Recent Examples on the Web
All that, of course, after the six-year, $210 million offseason commitment to free agent right-hander Corbin Burnes, who struck out eight in 4 2/3 innings but was not involved in the decision in his first start Tuesday, a 7-4 victory over the New York Yankees.
—Jack Magruder, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Both Robinson, who is coming off of a 10-month layoff after offseason surgery, and Towns (left knee) have uncertain statuses for the matchup.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2025
At this point, any offseason trade involving Terry likely would be one with his contract going out to match salaries.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2025
That marked the third-straight outing the team’s $72 million offseason signing has allowed a run.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2025
The 49ers’ offseason program starts in three weeks, and despite already having had three months to broker a contract extension for Brock Purdy, there remains no rush to pay the man.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2025
The Broncos begin their offseason program later this month.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 1 Apr. 2025
That sentiment will be expressed in various forms throughout the Bears’ offseason program.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025
India was acquired from the Cincinnati Reds this offseason.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2025
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.
Jack Magruder, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Both Robinson, who is coming off of a 10-month layoff after offseason surgery, and Towns (left knee) have uncertain statuses for the matchup.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2025
At this point, any offseason trade involving Terry likely would be one with his contract going out to match salaries.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2025
That marked the third-straight outing the team’s $72 million offseason signing has allowed a run.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2025
The 49ers’ offseason program starts in three weeks, and despite already having had three months to broker a contract extension for Brock Purdy, there remains no rush to pay the man.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2025
The Broncos begin their offseason program later this month.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 1 Apr. 2025
That sentiment will be expressed in various forms throughout the Bears’ offseason program.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025
India was acquired from the Cincinnati Reds this offseason.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Offseason.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/offseason. Accessed 6 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share