rush hour

noun

: a period of the day when the demands especially of traffic or business are at a peak

Examples of rush hour in a Sentence

We got caught in the morning rush hour.
Recent Examples on the Web
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From rush hour traffic to highway cruising and canyon carving, my loaner’s Cosmopolitan Yellow paint job turned heads. Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024 Yoon also asked authorities to ensure there was enough capacity on public transport to cope with rush hour on Thursday. Jessie Yeung, CNN, 27 Nov. 2024 During morning and afternoon rush hour, only Metro Transit buses can run in the second lane. Kyle Stokes, Axios, 26 Nov. 2024 These fares currently increase to $2.50 on non-express buses and light rail during rush hours. Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 15 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for rush hour 

Word History

First Known Use

1878, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of rush hour was in 1878

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“Rush hour.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rush%20hour. Accessed 9 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

rush hour

noun
: a period of the day when traffic is very heavy or business is very brisk
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