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

These seasonal park employees are largely paid hourly and hold blue-collar roles, such as janitors, trail workers, electricians, painters, and mechanics. —Owen Clarke, Outside, 12 Dec. 2025

The sentinels could be full- or part-time and would be paid hourly. —Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 9 Dec. 2025

Adjective

Snow may move into lower elevations, including Denver, Saturday night into Sunday morning, according to hourly forecasts from the weather service. —Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 24 Dec. 2025

Some insights people can get include predicted snowfall over various time periods for drivers and hourly weather updates. —Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 20 Dec. 2025

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