1
: a period of time other than a rush hour
2
: a period of time other than regular business hours

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Worlds of Fun Sudeikis and his co-stars have been just as busy in their off-hours. Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2025 This serves as a reminder that executives always represent their companies–even during off-hours. Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025 Try to be considerate of your neighbors by not mowing during off-hours. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 2 July 2025 Drop-offs, pickups, and parking are more inconvenient than usual (even during off-hours) because of construction. Stefanie Waldek, Curbed, 30 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for off-hour

Word History

First Known Use

1898, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of off-hour was in 1898

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“Off-hour.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/off-hour. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.

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