rush hour
nounUK /ˈrʌʃ aʊə/
US /ˈrʌʃ aʊər/
Rush hour is the busy time when many people travel to or from work.
The trains are always crowded during rush hour.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. The time of day when traffic is heaviest on roads.
We left early to avoid the morning rush hour.
3. A period of intense activity or demand in any setting.
The restaurant's rush hour is between noon and one o'clock.
4. The busiest time for public transport services.
Buses run every five minutes during rush hour.