off-peak
0 synonyms and 4 antonyms for off-peak, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adjective — Happening at, or applying to, a time when demand is low — so usually quieter and cheaper. It is used most often of travel tickets, electricity tariffs, phone calls and gym or venue bookings.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. adjective
Happening at, or applying to, a time when demand is low — so usually quieter and cheaper. It is used most often of travel tickets, electricity tariffs, phone calls and gym or venue bookings.
“An off-peak return to Manchester is nearly half the price.”
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2. adverb
During a period of low demand.
“If you can travel off-peak, do — the trains are empty.”
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How to use off-peak
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Neutral, everyday. Normally hyphenated before a noun.
Etymology
A compound of off and peak, peak here meaning the highest point of a demand curve.
Full origin of off-peak →Frequently asked questions
What times count as off-peak?
There is no universal rule — each operator sets its own hours. On British railways off-peak typically means outside roughly 06:30–09:30 and 16:00–19:00 on weekdays, plus all day at weekends, but you should always check the restriction printed on the ticket.
What is the difference between off-peak and super off-peak?
Super off-peak is a narrower, cheaper band inside the off-peak period, usually the very quietest mid-morning, mid-afternoon or late-evening trains. An off-peak ticket is valid on more services; a super off-peak ticket saves more money but restricts you further.