: not being in the period of maximum use or business : not peak
telephone rates during off-peak hours

Examples of off-peak in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Even pop-up exhibitions by regional curators and gallerists in the city have witnessed an uptick during the typically off-peak summer season. Reena Devi, ARTnews.com, 17 July 2024 Linson suggests looking into traveling during off-peak season to places that are cheaper to get to, but still provide good weather conditions. Jasmine Browley, Essence, 10 July 2024 Rates at city spaces will be $0.20 per kWh during off-peak times; $0.25 per kWh during mid-peak times, and $0.30 per kWh during peak times. Ariane Lange, Sacramento Bee, 20 June 2024 Trams and buses run on similar schedules, though buses have longer intervals at off-peak times. Emily Hochberg, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for off-peak 

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Word History

First Known Use

1911, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of off-peak was in 1911

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“Off-peak.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/off-peak. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.

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