happy hour

noun

: a period of time during which the price of drinks (as at a bar) is reduced or hors d'oeuvres are served free

Examples of happy hour in a Sentence

Happy hour runs from 5:00 to 7:00.
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In Grand Junction, the new Hotel Maverick has a room offering king-size bunk beds, a unique option for families of three or four, with free popcorn in the lobby and delicious happy hour specials at its rooftop bar, Devil’s Kitchen. Cynthia J. Drake, USA TODAY, 26 Oct. 2024 Instead of trying to dress high schoolers for class, Abercrombie tries to outfit adults for everything from the gym to happy hour. Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN, 23 Oct. 2024 There’s a new spot for happy hour drinks and snacks in downtown Milwaukee. Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2024 Many of the comments pointed to minimal happy hour discounts. Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 18 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for happy hour 

Word History

First Known Use

1959, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of happy hour was in 1959

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“Happy hour.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/happy%20hour. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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