afterseason

Afterseason is a rarely used, nonstandard term in English. It denotes the period that follows the end of a defined season, but it is not part of the core vocabulary of most style guides.

Because seasons and their boundaries differ by domain (sports, entertainment, agriculture), the intended meaning of afterseason can vary and may overlap with more established terms such as postseason (the events after the regular season to determine a champion) and off-season (the interval between seasons during which preparation, training, or recruitment occurs).

In practice, when afterseason appears in text, it often signals informal or technical usage. It may refer to a brief interval immediately after a season concludes, or to ancillary content released after a season ends, before preparations for the next season begin. However, because the term is not standard, its meaning can be ambiguous without definition.

Usage notes: in formal writing, it is advisable to use postseason or off-season, depending on the intended meaning. If afterseason is used, it should be defined at first use to avoid confusion.

Related terms include postseason and off-season.