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

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For example, an off-peak round-trip Iberia business-class award from the East Coast to Spain costs under 100,000 points when booked through Iberia Club. Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 15 June 2026 Do energy-intensive chores, such as washing dishes and laundry, until off-peak hours. Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026 Now that we’re retired, most of our trips are during off-peak hours, and the experience is too often very unpleasant either because of nastiness of one kind or another or delays. Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026 Ticket prices range from approximately $63 for the most basic type of accommodation in off-peak times to $334 for the most luxurious suites during peak seasons. Wayne Chang, CNN Money, 3 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for off-peak

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First Known Use

1911, in the meaning defined above

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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 24 Jun. 2026.

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