off-peak

adjective

ˈȯf-ˈpēk 

: 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

Blue Line trains will serve Dos Rios seven days a week, arriving about every 15 minutes during peak hours and every 30 minutes off-peak. — Sacbee.com, 27 Sep. 2026

Universal Orlando uses dynamic pricing, meaning tickets are significantly cheaper during mid-week dates in off-peak months like September, January, and February. — Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Aug. 2026

The company is advising drivers to schedule gate appointments during off-peak windows. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 11 Aug. 2026

Pre-cooling your home during off-peak hours can lower costs and improve efficiency. — Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 11 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1911, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for off-peak

• antique
• batik
• bespeak
• boutique
• cacique
• comique
• critique
• grosbeak
• midweek
• mystique
• oblique
• physique