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

Pair it with leather sneakers and sunglasses for an easy, elevated travel day outfit, or dress it up with sandals or loafers for happy hour. — Kaitlin Marks, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026

Across the country, rooftop bars are extending their hours, restaurants are debuting fresh menu offerings and final calls at happy hours become the soundtrack for the night, marking the final weeks of summer. — Martie Bowser, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Geared toward longer stays and keeping road warriors happy, the hotel offers a grab-and-go pantry, an evening happy hour with wine, beer, and light bites, and a buffet breakfast. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 July 2026

And, as always, the post-hike happy hour spread included shrimp cocktail, a hummus and veggie platter, and plenty of wine. — Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 30 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1951, in the meaning defined above

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