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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.
Recent Examples on the Web
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
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Word History
First Known Use
1959, in the meaning defined above
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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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