rush hour

Thân thiện

The traffic moves very slowly during rush hour.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • The period of heavy traffic at the beginning and end of the working day: "Rush hour" refers specifically to the times, typically in the morning and evening, when roads and public transportation are most congested due to people commuting to and from work.

Usage

• "Rush hour" is used as a countable noun, often preceded by "the" (e.g., ). It can also be used attributively as a compound modifier (e.g., ).
• It describes a recurring daily event characterized by peak travel demand and congestion.

Examples

• Noun:
  • I try to avoid driving during the morning rush hour.
  • The subway is extremely crowded at rush hour.
  • Rush hour in the city can add an extra hour to your commute.

Advanced Usage

• "The height of rush hour": The busiest, most intense period within the rush hour timeframe.
  • Accidents are most disruptive at the height of rush hour.
• "Reverse rush hour": A period of congestion opposite the traditional flow, though this is a related concept, not a variant of the term itself.

Variants and Related Words

• Rush-hour (adj): Used attributively to describe things related to this period.
  • We sat in rush-hour traffic for 45 minutes.
• Peak hour(s): A near-synonym often used in the context of public transport and utility demand.
• Commute: The regular journey to and from work, which often occurs during rush hour.

Synonyms

• Peak traffic period(s)
• Commuting hours

Related Phrases

• To beat the rush: To travel before or after the rush hour to avoid congestion.
  • We left at 6 AM to beat the rush.
• Rush hour gridlock: A state of severe traffic jam during rush hour.
  • The accident caused complete rush hour gridlock on the highway.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the times at the beginning and end of the working day when many people are traveling to or from work