hourly

1 of 2

adverb

hour·​ly ˈau̇(-ə)r-lē 

: at or during every hour

also : frequently, continually

hourly

2 of 2

adjective

1

a

: occurring hour by hour

hourly bus service

b

: frequent, continual

in hourly expectation of the rain's stopping

2

: computed in terms of an hour

an hourly wage

3

: paid by the hour

hourly workers

Synonyms

Adverb

• constantly
• often
• frequently
• repeatedly
• continually

Examples of hourly in a Sentence

Adverb

she checks her phone for messages hourly

Recent Examples on the Web

Adverb

Union casino workers will earn an average $35 hourly, including benefits, by the end of it. —Diane Brady, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2025

The average American interacts with software daily, almost hourly. —John Spencer-Taylor, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025

Adjective

With the moon this year, observers may only see about 10 to 20 meteors hourly. —Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 7 Aug. 2025

When an hourly job doesn't provide the financial security to cover basic needs, individuals are forced to make rational decisions based on their economic circumstances. —Jenna Hinrichsen, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Adverb

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

circa 1530, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for hourly

• sourly

Kids Definition

hourly

adjective

hour·​ly

ˈau̇(ə)r-lē

1

: occurring every hour

hourly bus service

2

: figured in terms of one hour

hourly wages

hourly adverb