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
At the Art Ovation Hotel, the rooftop pool and bar offer easy access to scenery, but Sage, with its 360-degree views, is hands down the best spot in town for a proper dusk happy hour.
—
Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 6 June 2026
Outdoor concerts, movies, markets and happy hours beckon us outside on a very busy weekend.
—Adele Chapin, Washington Post, 4 June 2026
The annual program transforms Wednesday evenings into a citywide happy hour, attracting office workers, residents and visitors looking to socialize and network.
—Ross Dimattei, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Raven Room is a great spot for happy hour, and the owners have been going to great lengths lately to activate the space with programming such as live music.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for happy hour
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 6 June 2026
Outdoor concerts, movies, markets and happy hours beckon us outside on a very busy weekend.
—Adele Chapin, Washington Post, 4 June 2026
The annual program transforms Wednesday evenings into a citywide happy hour, attracting office workers, residents and visitors looking to socialize and network.
—Ross Dimattei, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Raven Room is a great spot for happy hour, and the owners have been going to great lengths lately to activate the space with programming such as live music.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for happy hour
Cite this Entry
“Happy hour.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/happy%20hour. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
