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

More low-key than a sprawling celebration, more elegant (not to mention, mysteriously French) than a regular happy hour, the dînatoire may just be the perfect form of the holiday party. —Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2025

The happy hour cocktail or the post-work beer were once the keys to socializing with friends or a quieter routine of unwinding at home. —Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Dec. 2025

On a roll, the next stop was Lupo for happy hour—a bright Italian joint that felt swanky without snobbery. —Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 12 Dec. 2025

This is a hot spot for happy hour, live music, and those looking to bring their furry friends along for the experience. —Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1951, in the meaning defined above

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