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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
Minty, aromatic Spa Water Punch is perfect in a big batch for a happy hour drink with friends, and a few Boozy Banana Lattes are exactly what your brunch spreads have been missing.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 19 Dec. 2024
The sushi staple in the Federal Reserve Building was well-known to downtown workers and loved for its happy hour offerings.
—Annalise Frank, Axios, 17 Dec. 2024
The bustling King Street Oyster Bar is also not to be missed, especially for $7 happy hour specials.
—Eve Ettinger, Southern Living, 15 Dec. 2024
Somewhat unexpectedly, the lavish Bar della Musa also has a nightly happy hour, with three oysters and a cocktail or glass of Champagne for 25 euros.
—Tony Perrottet, Travel + Leisure, 14 Dec. 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 30 Dec. 2024.
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