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

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Regular fares are discounted too, with single rides costing older Angelenos 75 cents during peak hours and only 35 cents per ride during off-peak hours. Maxwell Williams, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2024 Doing so will not only help your site remain compliant year-round but will also set your business up for success during both peak and off-peak times. David Moradi, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024 This period between peak and off-peak travel gives travelers the advantages of smaller crowds, lower flight and hotel costs, and favorable weather. Stella Shon, Travel + Leisure, 23 Oct. 2024 Additionally, this approach offers budget-conscious guests a chance to plan visit during less expensive, off-peak days, making the parks more accessible while still maximizing overall revenue. Lakshmi S., Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for off-peak 

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 Nov. 2024.

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