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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There’s a kitchenette stocked with a Nespresso machine, a deep soaking bathtub for relaxation, and sweet outdoor terrace perfect for watching the sunset or indulging in happy hour.
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Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 23 Sep. 2025
Reviewers raved about the steak and lamb chops, adding the happy hour menu and the butter cake for dessert are also worth considering.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 23 Sep. 2025
Accepting that happy hour invite, Sagittarius?
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2025
This immensely popular senior living community boasts amenities like a swimming pool, pickleball court and a game room, as well as multiple dining options and a cantina that hosts happy hour every day.
—Liz Ohanesian, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
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Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 23 Sep. 2025
Reviewers raved about the steak and lamb chops, adding the happy hour menu and the butter cake for dessert are also worth considering.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 23 Sep. 2025
Accepting that happy hour invite, Sagittarius?
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2025
This immensely popular senior living community boasts amenities like a swimming pool, pickleball court and a game room, as well as multiple dining options and a cantina that hosts happy hour every day.
—Liz Ohanesian, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for happy hour
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“Happy hour.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/happy%20hour. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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