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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Ice on roads and highways caused several crashes during rush hour.
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Anna Meiler, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
Long lines didn’t form during the afternoon rush hour, but precinct leaders like Shannon Hunter were pleased with the turnout.
—Charlotte Observer, 3 Mar. 2026
These roads are often heavily congested during rush hours, leading to aggressive merging behaviors due to the limited space available to drivers.
—Wyles Daniel, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2026
The crash happened in the midst of the afternoon rush hour.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
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Anna Meiler, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
Long lines didn’t form during the afternoon rush hour, but precinct leaders like Shannon Hunter were pleased with the turnout.
—Charlotte Observer, 3 Mar. 2026
These roads are often heavily congested during rush hours, leading to aggressive merging behaviors due to the limited space available to drivers.
—Wyles Daniel, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2026
The crash happened in the midst of the afternoon rush hour.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
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“Rush hour.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rush%20hour. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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