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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
Team it with sneakers and a crossbody bag for a day of running errands, or throw it on with strappy sandals for last-minute happy hours with friends.
—Averi Baudler, Peoplemag, 23 May 2024
Bushel and a Peck Kitchen & Bar recently started offering lunch and happy hour service.
—Susan Soldavin, Baltimore Sun, 15 May 2024
Helen is nestled in the heart on 2nd Ave, in what, in normal times is a bustling area a buzz with business professionals, tourists, happy hour enthusiasts and couples on date nights.
—Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 23 May 2024
There is also a children’s menu, happy hour from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and a cocktail lounge with live jazz.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 May 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1959, in the meaning defined above
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Cite this Entry
“Happy hour.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/happy%20hour. Accessed 18 Jun. 2024.
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