an/per hour

idiom

—used in measurements that describe the speed of something

The speed limit is 65 miles per hour.

a ball thrown at 88 miles an hour

Examples of an/per hour in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Rigor mortis takes anywhere from an hour to two hours to begin once a person has died, according to police. —Nicole Lopez, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 June 2024

Here's when to look up How to watch the next planetary parade According to Fazekas, people will need to do the following to get a view of the planetary parade: Get up early before sunrise. Find a spot with a clear view that faces the east about an hour before sunrise. —John Tufts, The Courier-Journal, 22 June 2024

About an hour outside Vienna, the Penny Markt in Krems an der Donau prides itself on two things: low, low prices, and the provenance of its meat and fresh produce. —Alena Botros, Fortune Europe, 22 June 2024

Find a spot with a clear view that faces the east about an hour before sunrise. —John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 21 June 2024