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

For studio apartment dwellers or homes where square footage is precious, this miniature cart is slim enough to slip into discreet spaces until happy hour rolls around. — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 6 Nov. 2026

The happy hour evolved into a larger after-party that draws famous regulars whom they’re tempted to divulge but decided not to name. — Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 5 Nov. 2026

An after-party at Serena Pastificio will offer an extended happy hour, live music and a raffle. — Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026

The training includes mock networking happy hours and credit cards with $100 to take people out to coffee. — semafor.com, 21 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1951, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for happy hour

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