hourly

1 of 2

adverb

hour·​ly ˈau̇(-ə)r-lē 

: at or during every hour

also : frequently, continually

hourly

2 of 2

adjective

1

a

: occurring hour by hour

hourly bus service

b

: frequent, continual

in hourly expectation of the rain's stopping

2

: computed in terms of an hour

an hourly wage

3

: paid by the hour

hourly workers

Synonyms of hourly

Adverb

• often
• constantly
• frequently
• repeatedly
• continually

Examples of hourly in a Sentence

Adverb

she checks her phone for messages hourly

Recent Examples on the Web

Adverb

Stay hydrated, especially during flights, by drinking water hourly and using electrolytes. — Sherry McAllister, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health maintains an Interactive Beach Water Quality Dashboard with data updated hourly throughout the beach season. — Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 20 June 2026

Adjective

Some advisors charge a percentage of assets under management, some charge flat or hourly fees and others may receive commissions. — Bob Chitrathorn, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026

The division also created new hourly rates for building officials, permit technicians and inspectors. — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 23 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adverb

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

circa 1530, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for hourly

• sourly

Kids Definition

hourly

adjective

hour·​ly

ˈau̇(ə)r-lē

1

: occurring every hour

hourly bus service

2

: figured in terms of one hour

hourly wages

hourly adverb