off year

noun

An odd-numbered year in which a general election is held but no presidential election or midterm election takes place.

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Meanings

nounoff year (plural off years)

plural off years

  1. USattributiveoftengovernmentAn odd-numbered year in which a general election is held but no presidential election or midterm election takes place.
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APA

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MLA

“off year.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/off%20year. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “off year,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/off%20year.

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