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

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For stress-free upgrades, joining airline loyalty programs or flying during off-peak times remains the most reliable route. Aly Walansky, Southern Living, 3 Mar. 2025 Taylor also noted that the comp cruises may not fit every traveler’s schedule since there tend to be more options at off-peak times. Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 28 Feb. 2025 In Florida, for example, Duke Energy offers a $7.50 monthly credit to residential customers who have Level 2 units and charge their vehicles during off-peak hours. Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2025 The support team is responsive even during off-peak hours, and the user forum contains insightful discussions. PCMAG, 22 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for off-peak

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First Known Use

1911, in the meaning defined above

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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 12 Mar. 2025.

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