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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At the conclusion of the day’s events, participants will be invited to networking mixers and happy hours.
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Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 6 Mar. 2025
The event series will run from 7 PM – 2AM on March 10th and 11:30 AM – 2 AM on March 11th and will feature live performances, interactive art installations, a music and social impact summit with panels and community gatherings, including complimentary brunch and happy hour.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 4 Mar. 2025
Bluebird One of my favorite meals in Banff was my breakfast at Bluebird, which also has a happy hour and dinner menu.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 2025
After the conference sessions, guests can also unwind at live entertainment events and happy hours.
—John Hall, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
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Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 6 Mar. 2025
The event series will run from 7 PM – 2AM on March 10th and 11:30 AM – 2 AM on March 11th and will feature live performances, interactive art installations, a music and social impact summit with panels and community gatherings, including complimentary brunch and happy hour.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 4 Mar. 2025
Bluebird One of my favorite meals in Banff was my breakfast at Bluebird, which also has a happy hour and dinner menu.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 2025
After the conference sessions, guests can also unwind at live entertainment events and happy hours.
—John Hall, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
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“Happy hour.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/happy%20hour. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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