The off-season
Example: Off-season is period with fewer tourists visiting destination
Definition
"The off-season" refers to a period in tourism when fewer tourists visit a destination, often resulting in lower prices and less crowded attractions. It contrasts with the peak season and typically occurs during less favorable weather or outside major holidays.
Etymology
The term "the off-season" combines 'off,' meaning away from or outside, with 'season,' indicating a specific time period. It originally described times when agricultural or commercial activities slowed down and was later adopted by the tourism industry to indicate times with reduced visitor activity.
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"The off-season" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Tourism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 135 commonly used words.
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