: not being in the period of maximum use or business : not peak
telephone rates during off-peak hours
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Timing is everything—seasonal flash sales and off-peak travel dates can unlock dramatic discounts.
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Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
Two-axle vehicles will pay the same amount for tolls in peak and off-peak times.
—Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 2 Jan. 2026
Weekdays and off-peak seasons typically mean shorter lines.
—Bill Bootz, Charlotte Observer, 30 Dec. 2025
Look for flights at off-peak times, like midweek or midday, when premium cabins are less likely to sell out to business travelers.
—Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2025
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Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
Two-axle vehicles will pay the same amount for tolls in peak and off-peak times.
—Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 2 Jan. 2026
Weekdays and off-peak seasons typically mean shorter lines.
—Bill Bootz, Charlotte Observer, 30 Dec. 2025
Look for flights at off-peak times, like midweek or midday, when premium cabins are less likely to sell out to business travelers.
—Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2025
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“Off-peak.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/off-peak. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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