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

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The same could be said of CTA train service during late-night hours and Metra trains during off-peak commuting hours. Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2025 During peak/summer season, there are 80 members of staff at the station, while there are just 10 in winter/off-peak season. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025 Understanding how the property will perform as a rental, especially during off-peak seasons, is also crucial. Jekaterina Beljankova, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025 Try calling during off-peak hours – early morning or late afternoon, and avoid Mondays, which are often busiest. Shahar Ziv, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for off-peak

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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 3 Apr. 2025.

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