off-season
|off/sea/son|
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/ˈɔfˌsiːzən/
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/ˈɒfˌsiːzən/
period of reduced activity
Etymology
Etymology Information
'off-season' originates from the combination of 'off' meaning 'away from' and 'season' meaning 'a period of the year'.
Historical Evolution
The term 'off-season' has been used in English since the 19th century to describe periods of reduced activity.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to any period of reduced activity, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
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