offseason

/ˈɔfˌsizən/ /ˈɔfˌsiːzən/

Meanings

noun

That part of the year when business is most slack and there are fewest clients or visitors

Examples :

"Seaside resorts in the off-season are really depressing."

noun

Period of time when regular competitions are not being held, or when an athlete is not participating in competitions.

Examples :

"During the offseason, the basketball players focus on training and improving their skills. "

sport period time

Related Words

competitions noun

/ˌkɒmpəˈtɪʃənz/ /ˌkɑːmpəˈtɪʃənz/

The action of competing.

"The competition for this job is strong."

participating verb

/pɑrˈtɪsɪˌpeɪtɪŋ/ /pərˈtɪsɪˌpeɪtɪŋ/

To join in, to take part, to involve oneself (in something).

""My sister is participating in the school play this year." "

visitors noun

/ˈvɪzɪtəz/ /ˈvɪzɪtɚz/

Someone who visits someone else; someone staying as a guest.

"We had visitors from my cousin's family staying with us for the weekend. "

seaside noun

/ˈsiːsaɪd/

The area by and around the sea; including the beach, promenade or cliffs

"We spent our summer vacation at the seaside, building sandcastles on the beach and eating ice cream on the promenade. "

depressing verb

/dɪˈpɹɛsɪŋ(ɡ)/ /dɪˈpɹɛsɪŋ/

To press down.

"Depress the upper lever to start the machine."

improving verb

/ɪmˈpɹuːvɪŋ/

To make (something) better; to increase the value or productivity (of something).

"Buying more servers would improve performance."

training verb

/ˈtɹeɪnɪŋ/

To practice an ability.

"She trained seven hours a day to prepare for the Olympics."

basketball noun

/ˈbɑːs.kɪt.bɔːl/ /ˈbæs.kɪt.bɔːl/

A sport in which two opposing teams of five players strive to put a ball through a hoop.

"My younger brother loves playing basketball after school. "

business noun

/ˈbɪd.nəs/

A specific commercial enterprise or establishment.

"My uncle owns a small business selling handmade jewelry. "

resorts noun

/rɪˈzɔːrts/ /rɪˈzɔːrts/

A place where people go for recreation, especially one with facilities such as lodgings, entertainment, and a relaxing environment.

"Many families visit resorts during their summer vacation because they offer swimming pools, fun activities, and comfortable places to stay. "

regular noun

/ˈɹɛɡjʊlə/ /ˈɹɛɡjəlɚ/

A member of the British Army (as opposed to a member of the Territorial Army or Reserve).

"The sergeant major is a regular in the British Army. "

clients noun

/ˈklaɪənts/

A customer, a buyer or receiver of goods or services.

"The lawyer helps her clients with their legal problems. "