dead week

In a college or university, the week immediately preceding finals week.

Japanese Meaning

大学や短期大学において、期末試験週間の直前の週

During dead week, the campus library fills up with students cramming for finals.

期末試験直前の週には、図書館が期末試験に備えて詰めかける学生でいっぱいになる。

Sense（1）

In a college or university, the week immediately preceding finals week.

dead weeks

（ plural ）