Definition of "off-season" []

• A part of the year marked by a cessation or lessening of normal activity, as of a business. (noun)

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• "Bosh, of course, is referring to the off-season migration to Miami of himself and LeBron James to join forces with Dwyane Wade to form what many believe would be an unstoppable force."
• "With lower viewing levels for network TV during the off-season, which is something of a self-fulfilling prophecy after years of neglect and programming reality schlock, I'm not sure the networks could charge ad rates that would justify the expense of some of these dramas."
• "During my off-season from the National Football League, I try to make at least two trips to Sierra Leone."