happy hour

noun

|Updated on: 15 Aug 2018

Examples: happy hour in a Sentence

Definition of happy hour

: a period of time during which the price of drinks (as at a bar) is reduced or hors d'oeuvres are served free

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Examples of happy hour in a Sentence

Happy hour runs from 5:00 to 7:00.

Recent Examples of happy hour from the Web

The small plates at the bar are half-price with the purchase of a drink during happy hour from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Other happy hour discounts are $5 off house cocktails and $2 off wine, beer and call drinks.

— carol deptolla, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Reopening after break, Meraki marks new menu with a half-price night," 12 July 2018
In honor of the World Cup, Cuba Libre is hosting happy hours for the following matches — Poland v. Colombia (June 24), Spain v. Morocco (June 25) and Nigeria v. Argentina (June 26).

— bethany ao, Philly.com, "Where to watch the World Cup in Philadelphia," 14 June 2018
Quirky decor, a daily complimentary happy hour for guests, and The Commoner, the hotel's delicious gastropub, are only some of the perks here.

— carrie goldberg, Harper's BAZAAR, "The Ultimate Guide to Pittsburgh, America's Most Underrated City," 17 Aug. 2016
Artango Bar and Steakhouse 4767 N. Lincoln Ave., 872-208-7441 From 5 to 7 p.m., drink $7 mojitos (usually $10) and other $9 happy hour food bites, including pizza a la Parrilla, empanadas and lomito and choripán sandwiches.

— hannah steinkopf-frank, RedEye Chicago, "Stay refreshed with these National Mojito Day deals," 10 July 2018
Aim to catch the sunset with a happy hour cocktail in hand.

— sam dangremond, Town & Country, "T&C Travel Guide: Napa Valley and Sonoma County, California," 9 July 2018
Jarrett also said to look for coming changes to the Tap Room menu as well as happy hour menu.

— Houston Chronicle, "Harold’s gets new executive chef," 9 July 2018
On Zakinthos island, another tourist season has begun, drawing bargain-hunting tourists with $300 weeklong packages and happy hour drinks for as little as $1.25.

— nikolia apostolou, USA TODAY, "One year later, family awaits justice in murder of Austin man on Greek island," 6 July 2018
TravelWithBakari #Justice4Bakari On Zakynthos island, another tourist season has begun, drawing bargain-hunting tourists with $300 weeklong packages and happy hour drinks for as little as $1.25.

— azcentral, "Family of University of Arizona grad murdered in Greece waits for justice," 6 July 2018

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