off-peak

American  

[awf-peek, of-] / ˈɔfˈpik, ˈɒf- /

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.

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off-peak British  

adjective

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

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Etymology

Origin of off-peak

First recorded in 1915–20

Example Sentences

This applies to 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 until March 2027.

From BBC

Energy firms with AI power agreements could benefit from bitcoin mining during off-peak demand.

From MarketWatch

However, changes to paper ticketing time restrictions to align with Transport for London's contactless structure have meant some services that could previously be used with an off-peak ticket now require a more expensive peak ticket.

From BBC

The first weekday London-bound Southern service from Reigate, Surrey, that can be boarded with an off-peak day travelcard ticket now departs at 09:28, compared with 08:58 previously.

From BBC

A day travelcard that can be used at any time from the stations costs £37.10 whereas an off-peak is £20.60.

From BBC