peak period
nounUK /piːk ˈpɪəriəd/
US /piːk ˈpɪriəd/
A peak period is the busiest time when the most people are doing something.
The subway is always crowded during the peak period in the morning.
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2. The time when a business or service has the most customers.
The restaurant hires extra staff for the peak period on weekends.
3. The part of a season or year when activity is at its highest.
Hotel prices go up during the peak period in summer.
4. The moment of greatest energy use or demand on a system.
Power companies charge more during the peak period of electricity use.