Out Of Season

B1 8+

Pronunciation: /aʊt ʌv ˈsiːzən/

Definitions of out of season

noun a word (other than a pronoun) used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things

Example Sentences

A1 I prefer to buy vegetables in season rather than out of season.

A2 The store had discounted prices on clothes that were out of season.

B1 Many tourists visit during the off-peak season when hotels are out of season.

B2 The fashion designer showcased a collection that was deliberately out of season.

C1 The ski resort offered discounted rates for skiing out of season.

C2 The restaurant served a dish that was out of season, but still delicious.

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

Example Sentences

A1 I bought a swimsuit out of season, so it was on sale.

A2 She found a beautiful winter coat out of season at a thrift store.

B1 It's cheaper to travel to popular destinations out of season.

B2 The restaurant only serves certain dishes out of season.

C1 Farmers often struggle to sell their produce out of season.

C2 Some fashion designers intentionally release collections out of season to create buzz.

Examples of out of season in a Sentence

formal The store is selling winter coats out of season, so they are offering a big discount.

informal I found some strawberries at the grocery store, but they are out of season so they are really expensive.

slang I can't believe they are playing Christmas music in July, it's so out of season.

figurative His jokes are like wearing a swimsuit in the snow - completely out of season.

Grammatical Forms of out of season

past tense

out of seasoned

plural

out of seasons

comparative

more out of season

superlative

most out of season

present tense

out of season

future tense

will be out of season

perfect tense

have been out of season

continuous tense

is being out of season

singular

out of season

positive degree

in season

infinitive

to be out of season

gerund

being out of season

participle

out of season

Origin and Evolution of out of season

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The phrase 'out of season' originated in Middle English.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something that is not in its usual or appropriate season, the phrase 'out of season' has evolved to also refer to products or activities that are not currently popular or in demand.