How to Use happy hour in a Sentence

happy hour

noun
  • The $4 meal deals, and the happy hour specials where drinks and shakes are priced half off.
    Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 8 July 2022
  • Enjoy hors d’oeuvres, wine by the glass, and mixed and soft drinks at happy hour prices.
    Laura Groch, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 June 2022
  • Go between 3 and 6 p.m. for happy hour deals on beer, wine, and margs.
    Jen Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 13 Feb. 2024
  • Think of it as an analogue for tea time, or even a happy hour.
    Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Oct. 2022
  • Friends rarely invite you to happy hour at 6 o’clock in the morning.
    Emma Yasinski, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2023
  • Like many great ideas, happy hour was where the concept was born.
    Amber Love Bond, Forbes, 6 Oct. 2021
  • Gone was an opening scene of a happy hour on the first tee at Spyglass.
    Doug Ferguson, The Mercury News, 1 Feb. 2024
  • Pack this tote full of essentials for a trip to the beach or bring it from work to happy hour.
    Averi Baudler, Peoplemag, 15 May 2024
  • Dear Amy: A few months ago, a group of my co-workers went out for happy hour.
    Amy Dickinson, Washington Post, 24 June 2022
  • So, go ahead and suggest that post-climb happy hour! 4.
    Lindsay Geller, Women's Health, 28 Feb. 2023
  • And more and more guests come to the ball to enjoy happy hour, to bid in silent and live auctions, and to meet the dogs and the owners who love them.
    Beth Thames, al, 18 Jan. 2023
  • In the same vein, Kelly Dobkin names 20 of the best happy hour deals in Los Angeles.
    Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2024
  • With happy hour drinks in hand, my dining partner and I set about to conquer the menu.
    Vivienne Peters; Photos By Judy Revenaugh, Kansas City Star, 24 Jan. 2024
  • Here's everything to know about the Phoenix Zoo's happy hour event.
    Shanti Lerner, The Arizona Republic, 13 Nov. 2021
  • Power House Bar is open from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. daily, with happy hour from 4 to 7 p.m.
    Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2022
  • Little Woodrow’s does not have happy hour prices for food.
    Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 May 2024
  • Dear Amy: A few months ago, a group of my coworkers went out for happy hour.
    Amy Dickinson, Chicago Tribune, 24 June 2022
  • But these days, most states allow happy hour in some form.
    Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 14 Mar. 2024
  • Oh yes, frozen berries can bring both sweetness and freshness to happy hour.
    Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Feb. 2023
  • In the spring of 2015, Ben got happy hour drinks with two friends at a Midtown barbecue spot.
    New York Times, 10 May 2022
  • The plan is to always serve one $5 beer, an already low price that drops to $4 during the pod’s daily 3 to 6 p.m. happy hour.
    Mrussell, oregonlive, 15 Aug. 2023
  • And here is our list of New Year’s Eve events with fireworks, happy hours or bars with no cover.
    Chris Kelly, Washington Post, 28 Dec. 2023
  • The tank maxi dress is a top choice for running errands, going to happy hour, or lounging around the house.
    Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 3 July 2023
  • Restock their pantry with all the makings for their next game night, happy hour or party of one.
    Mariah Thomas, Good Housekeeping, 15 Sep. 2022
  • No one wants to show up to happy hour drinks this week and not have an opinion on Barbenheimer.
    Time, 25 July 2023
  • Be sure to check out the weekday specials, like Alaskan crab leg night, happy hours and Taco Tuesday.
    Karri Peifer, Axios, 16 Aug. 2024
  • In tonight’s episode, Luann and Sonja plan a happy hour at the motel to help increase tourism.
    Mike Rose, cleveland, 16 July 2023
  • That will provide some happy hours of work for astronomers.
    The Physics Arxiv Blog, Discover Magazine, 11 Mar. 2024
  • Representatives from the brands, as well as Yeh herself, will choose a winning cocktail that will be served at the bar during happy hour on Oct. 10.
    Reia Li, The Arizona Republic, 2 Oct. 2024
  • Fostering empathy in the workplace is about more than just hosting happy hours.
    Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 1 Oct. 2024

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