rush hour
noun
: a period of the day when the demands especially of traffic or business are at a peak
Examples of rush hour in a Sentence
We got caught in the morning rush hour.
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Early in her reign as Miss South Africa, she was carjacked, during rush hour, by armed men.
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Belinda Luscombe, Time, 3 Nov. 2025
Traffic delays are spreading beyond traditional rush hours due to hybrid work and online deliveries.
—Patricia Gallagher Newberry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 29 Oct. 2025
The lane closures caused roughly six miles of standstill traffic on the highway during Tuesday morning rush hour, according to CDOT.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 28 Oct. 2025
During the morning and afternoon rush hours, traffic can be heavy and quick, with cars coming in bunches after nearby traffic lights turn green.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Oct. 2025
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Belinda Luscombe, Time, 3 Nov. 2025
Traffic delays are spreading beyond traditional rush hours due to hybrid work and online deliveries.
—Patricia Gallagher Newberry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 29 Oct. 2025
The lane closures caused roughly six miles of standstill traffic on the highway during Tuesday morning rush hour, according to CDOT.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 28 Oct. 2025
During the morning and afternoon rush hours, traffic can be heavy and quick, with cars coming in bunches after nearby traffic lights turn green.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for rush hour
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“Rush hour.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rush%20hour. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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