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

Inside the lodge, the 32-foot river rock fireplace lounge is the perfect place to convene after a day outdoors—especially thanks to the on-site wine bar, which is open to the public and includes a daily happy hour, mocktails, and craft beer. —Christina Pérez, Vogue, 30 Aug. 2025

Spend your first night at the hotel’s rooftop bar and order an espresso martini (with Grey Goose, of course), a Lillet rose tonic (a French favorite, especially at happy hour), or a Mira beer. —Rebecca Deurlein, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025

Or enjoy Cali-style Mexican food at Pelon's Baja Grill—be sure to scope out the happy hour deals. —Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2025

Their happy hour also offers $7 margaritas, $7 cheese nachos and a $2 beer of the day (Tecate, Modelo, Corona or Dos Equis Green). —Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1959, in the meaning defined above

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