Rush-hour
Pronunciation: /ˈɹəʃ- ˈaʊɝ/
Rush-hour (noun)
- A time in the morning or evening when many people travel at once, so roads and public transport are very crowded.
- 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.