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

Volunteers hosted happy hours and trivia nights that helped generate enthusiasm for a generational shift from Collins, 73, to Platner, 41. — Kimberlee Kruesi, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026

Grabbing dinner with friends or hosting a happy hour with your colleagues has never felt so good. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 9 July 2026

The Myrtle-Willoughby G train is seven minutes away, and Cookie’s is even closer for a happy hour. — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 6 July 2026

BoccaLupo isn’t known for happy hour, but their tasting menu is a great way to experience a lot for a relatively low price. — Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1951, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for happy hour

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