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

The 90-minute educational trips will take place during off-peak ferry travel hours on school days throughout the academic year. — Hannah Kliger, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026

Up to three children 13 years of age and younger may ride free with each military personnel/veteran on off-peak weekday and all weekend trains. — Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 9 Nov. 2026

Those who wait until the final 24 hours will pay $60 during off-peak periods and $70 during peak periods. — ABC News, 4 Nov. 2026

Many energy companies charge different rates based on peak and off-peak hours. — Dan Avery, CNBC, 21 Oct. 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