on-peak

[ on-peek, awn- ]

adjective

1. peak ¹( def 17 ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of on-peak¹

By analogy with off-peak

Example Sentences

The terms and conditions of Mr Williamson's railcard specified the discount was only valid for on-peak services where the original fare was £12 or more.

From BBC

The terms and conditions of Mr Williamson's railcard specified the discount was only valid for on-peak services where the original fare was £12 or more yet despite the small-print, he was able to buy a ticket that informed him he could travel at “anytime”.

From BBC

Train operator Northern is withdrawing all live prosecutions against passengers reported for using railcard discounts for on-peak services where the original fare was below £12.

From BBC

Spot is the price during the 16 on-peak hours the following weekday, while real-time is the current price in 15-minute intervals.

From Reuters

Under Edison’s latest proposal to the Public Utilities Commission, residential customers would be able to choose between two rate options: one with an “on-peak” period of 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., when energy would cost 60% more during summer weekdays, and another with an on-peak period of 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., when energy costs would double during summer weekdays.

From Los Angeles Times