shoulder peak n. a period that precedes or follows regular peaks of heavy use or service, such as in television viewing or electricity consumption. Also shoulder. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
shoulder peak n.— «Different rates would be charged electric power users during “super peak hours,” “shoulder peak hours,” and “off peak hours.”» —“Electricity Rates Must Be...
shoulder peak n.— «Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation…Proposed rate periods:…On Peak: 5:01 p.m. to 8 p.m., weekdays. Shoulder Peak: 9:01 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekdays.» —“Time-Of-Use Rate Plan For Residential Customers...
shoulder n.— «The fares, good for round trip or one-way, are prices for basic, shoulder, peak and holiday (Christmas). Certain restrictions apply.» —“Cycling Canada” by Carolyn McGuire Chicago Tribune Aug. 7...
shoulder peak n.— «With better forward-planning and more experimentation, those early successes can perhaps be consolidated with a wider range of programmes into “shoulder peak” as 11 o’clock is now fashionably known...
shoulder peak n.— «Shoulder peak/early peak—returning from the day out and preparing to go out for the evening. This segment also covers the popular soaps.» —“Vimto Expands Into Holiday Market” by Ian Tinker Media...