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

Named for chef and owner Daniel Auffenberg’s maternal grandmother, the restaurant has both a happy hour and a dinner menu full of delicious bites, including a double smash patty, shrimp ceviche, and a chocolate chip cookie with homemade ice cream. — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2026

Wide-leg jeans fit a variety of outings, including, say, a Friday-night happy hour. — Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 18 July 2026

Developing Cocktails Elevate your happy hour and impress guests with cocktails that use a milk frother to add rich, velvety texture. — Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 17 July 2026

The company has also launched D&B Unlocked, a platform that allows guests to discover and purchase tickets for events such as karaoke nights, themed bingo happy hours and live entertainment. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 15 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1951, in the meaning defined above

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