: not being in the period of maximum use or business : not peak
telephone rates during off-peak hours
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Expedia’s data also suggests travelers in 2026 are going for variety, manifesting in ways like mix-and-match itineraries, off-peak trips, and unique destinations.
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Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2025
These off-peak options often come with lower prices, fewer delays, lighter airport crowds, and less competition for rental cars and accommodations.
—Essence, 24 Oct. 2025
However, Major-Holland warned that travelers may find fewer tours and activities available, since some operators close during off-peak times.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
Battery storage systems, such as Wallbox’s fast-charging and storage bundles, help balance load by storing cheap energy during off-peak hours.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2025
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Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2025
These off-peak options often come with lower prices, fewer delays, lighter airport crowds, and less competition for rental cars and accommodations.
—Essence, 24 Oct. 2025
However, Major-Holland warned that travelers may find fewer tours and activities available, since some operators close during off-peak times.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
Battery storage systems, such as Wallbox’s fast-charging and storage bundles, help balance load by storing cheap energy during off-peak hours.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for off-peak
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“Off-peak.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/off-peak. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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