off-peak

[ awf-peek, of- ]

adjective

1. of, relating to, or during a period of less than maximum frequency, demand, intensity, or use:

   the off-peak travel season; off-peak train fares.

2. lower than the maximum:

   off-peak production.

off-peak

adjective

1. of or relating to services as used outside periods of intensive use or electricity supplied at cheaper rates during the night

Word History and Origins

Origin of off-peak¹

First recorded in 1915–20

Example Sentences

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.

From Los Angeles Times

Regulated fares include season tickets covering most commuter routes, some off-peak return tickets on long-distance journeys and flexible tickets for travel in and around major cities.

From BBC

It added that by working off-peak and overnight it had made "every attempt" to reduce disruption but the improvements represented and investment of £700,000 in the road.

From BBC

Ms Friel said: "Typically if your meter switches between on and off-peak rates, if your home is heated by electric storage heaters and if you live in a region that is off-gas supply, these are typical features that could mean you have an RTS meter."

From BBC

The RTS switches the meter from on to off-peak mode.

From BBC