peak time
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of peak time
First recorded in 1965–70
Example Sentences
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The storm could bring heavy snow to the Sierra Nevada, and meteorologists were already discouraging travel during the peak time of the snowstorm — between Thursday morning and Friday morning.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 11, 2025
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".
From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2025
The peak time for rain will be from Tuesday at noon through 6 a.m.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 1, 2025
There are very few visitors at what is typically a peak time.
From BBC ● Dec. 25, 2024
The initial pilot project to scrap peak time fares was due to last for six months and was extended twice.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2024
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