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

To travel off-peak, she says, book two to eight months in advance: “Take advantage of that Goldilocks window.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Travel analysts say many Americans are adapting by becoming more strategic about when and how they travel — embracing shorter trips, off-peak scheduling, and budget-conscious planning as economic uncertainty continues shaping vacation decisions.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

JetBlue Airways posted a wider-than-expected loss in the first quarter and said it would cut capacity during off-peak periods as the low-cost carrier looks to mitigate surging jet-fuel prices.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

Capacity cuts will come from off-peak travel periods, management said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

For systems that wait to off-peak hours to send responses you may have to wait a day.

From Email 101 by Goodwin, John