Rush-hour

Pronunciation: /ˈɹəʃ- ˈaʊɝ/

Rush-hour (noun)

  1. A time in the morning or evening when many people travel at once, so roads and public transport are very crowded.
  2. The period when traffic or passenger numbers reach their highest level, causing delays and slow movement.

Examples

  • The train is crowded during rush-hour.
  • I avoid driving in rush-hour traffic.