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.
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Office workers linger after happy hour.
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Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 24 Mar. 2026
Enjoy sporting events, fun activities with kids, happy hour with friends, schmoozing with someone or perhaps appreciating the arts and the entertainment world.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2026
For some seniors in Minnesota, happy hour comes with hurdles — but a new bill could change that by letting assisted living facilities serve drinks without a liquor license.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 21 Mar. 2026
No happy hour was available on their website.
—Sacbee.com, 21 Mar. 2026
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Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 24 Mar. 2026
Enjoy sporting events, fun activities with kids, happy hour with friends, schmoozing with someone or perhaps appreciating the arts and the entertainment world.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2026
For some seniors in Minnesota, happy hour comes with hurdles — but a new bill could change that by letting assisted living facilities serve drinks without a liquor license.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 21 Mar. 2026
No happy hour was available on their website.
—Sacbee.com, 21 Mar. 2026
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“Happy hour.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/happy%20hour. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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