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

Each will start with a happy hour and a panel discussion to help educate attendees on different aspects of cocktailing and food pairings. —Emily Cappiello, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025

Your soda or happy hour habit could be messing with your hair health. —Brian Mastroianni, Health, 5 Sep. 2025

From live music and happy hour patios to street markets and museum nights, there’s still time to soak in the season. —Marcus Smith, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2025

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

Word History

First Known Use

1959, in the meaning defined above

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