Out-of-season

Referring to a time of year when a particular activity, crop, or product is not typically available or at its peak, or when it is less desirable due to environmental factors like climate or demand. It often implies higher prices, lower quality, or limited availability compared to its peak season.

Out-of-season meaning with examples

• The farmer explained that strawberries were out-of-season, so they were imported and significantly more expensive than those grown locally. Customers would have to wait until the summer for the best quality berries at lower prices.
• Trying to book a beach vacation to the Caribbean out-of-season can result in drastically reduced prices and fewer crowds, though you might also encounter more rain or hurricanes.
• The grocery store had a small selection of pumpkin spice products out-of-season in January. While some customers may have found it appealing others might feel like it was too early.
• Due to the extreme weather conditions, they could not grow many vegetables and fruits out-of-season, so they had to rely on imported produce to keep up with demand, creating high costs.