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off-season

off-season

Meaning of off-season

least busy period

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British English/ən ˈɒfˌsiːzən/
American English/ˈɔfˌsiːzən/
Russian transcription[ˈnʲizkʲɪj sʲɪˈzon]
off-season
off-season - низкий сезон
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off-season with Russian translation

off-season usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Мы обычно ездим в низкий сезон, чтобы избежать толп.

We usually travel in the off-season to avoid the crowds.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Отели предлагают более выгодные цены в низкий сезон, поэтому мы много сэкономили.

Hotels offer cheaper rates during the off-season, so we saved a lot.

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off-season belongs to the topic "Seasons". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

off-seasonнизкий сезон
seasons of the yearвремена года
springвесна
winterзима
beginначинаться
endзаканчиваться
temperatureтемпература

off-season synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between off-season / low season / quiet season / slow season / shoulder season / off-peak

🇬🇧English
off-season

Identical term and standard hyphenated form; refers to the period outside the main tourist/peak season with lower demand and prices.

B2Very Often

We prefer to travel in the off-season when hotels are cheaper.

Мы предпочитаем путешествовать в низкий сезон, когда отели дешевле.

🇬🇧English

Direct synonym meaning the period of low demand; used widely in travel and business contexts.

B2Very Often

Tour operators often offer discounts during the low season.

Туроператоры часто предоставляют скидки в низкий сезон.

Q
🇬🇧English
quiet season

Emphasizes reduced activity and quietness; similar to 'low season' but slightly more descriptive of atmosphere.

B2Rarely

The village is lovely in the quiet season when there are few tourists.

Деревня прекрасна в тихий сезон, когда туристов мало.

S
🇬🇧English
slow season

Denotes a period when business or tourism activity slows down; closely matches 'low season' emphasis on reduced activity.

B2Often

Hotels often lower prices during the slow season to attract guests.

Отели часто снижают цены в медленный сезон, чтобы привлечь гостей.

🇬🇧English

Refers to the transitional period between peak and low season; demand is moderate, often considered good for travel.

B2Often

Spring and autumn are the shoulder seasons in many Mediterranean destinations.

Весна и осень — это плечевые сезоны во многих средиземноморских направлениях.

O
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off-peak

Denotes times of lower demand; commonly used for times-of-day or tariff periods (off-peak hours) as well as for seasons.

B2Often

If you travel off-peak you can get cheaper train fares.

Если путешествовать в непиковое время, можно получить более дешёвые билеты на поезд.

S
🇬🇧English
slack season

Means the period of reduced demand; 'slack' conveys a sense of slackness or lull in activity.

B2Rarely

Sales drop during the slack season, so shops offer promotions.

Продажи падают в период спада, поэтому магазины делают акции.

L
🇬🇧English
lean season

Often used in economic or agricultural contexts to mean a period of scarcity or low income; in tourism it can refer to low season but with a negative nuance.

B2Rarely

Farmers prepare for the lean season when supplies are low.

Фермеры готовятся к трудному (бедному) сезону, когда запасы малы.

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How to pronounce off-season and what this word means

off-season translation: низкий сезон. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce off-season

/ən ˈɒfˌsiːzən/

off-season translation

низкий сезон

off-season examples

We usually travel in the off-season to avoid the crowds.

off-season transcription

/ən ˈɒfˌsiːzən/, /ˈɔfˌsiːzən/

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Questions about this word

off-season meaning: what does it mean?

least busy period

off-season pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

off-season is pronounced as /ən ˈɒfˌsiːzən/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

off-season definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

We usually travel in the off-season to avoid the crowds. Translation: Мы обычно ездим в низкий сезон, чтобы избежать толп.

Is off-season part of Seasons vocabulary?

Yes, off-season (низкий сезон) can be learned in the Seasons topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is off-season part of Weather and Seasons vocabulary?

Yes, off-season (низкий сезон) can be learned in the Weather and Seasons topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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