peak time

noun

1. prime time.

Word History and Origins

Origin of peak time¹

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

Train passengers no longer have to pay higher prices for peak time tickets on ScotRail, raising the question over whether the rest of the UK could follow suit.

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Kara Smith, 23, from Leeds, works at Selfridges in Manchester and says she mainly drives to work because the peak time commute was "very expensive".

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Fares on routes that do not currently have peak time prices will be unchanged.

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But note that peak time prices are likely to be higher on those schemes, says Mr Caffell.

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Research by Ray Algar, an expert on the economics of sport and exercise, shows that the average off-peak court hire in the UK is about £30, but peak time prices can reach £80 at some venues.

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