How to Use happy hour in a Sentence

happy hour

noun
  • Happy hour runs from 5:00 to 7:00.
  • The $4 meal deals, and the happy hour specials where drinks and shakes are priced half off.
    Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 8 July 2022
  • Go between 3 and 6 p.m. for happy hour deals on beer, wine, and margs.
    Jen Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 13 Feb. 2024
  • Think of it as an analogue for tea time, or even a happy hour.
    Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Oct. 2022
  • Friends rarely invite you to happy hour at 6 o’clock in the morning.
    Emma Yasinski, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2023
  • Gone was an opening scene of a happy hour on the first tee at Spyglass.
    Doug Ferguson, The Mercury News, 1 Feb. 2024
  • So, go ahead and suggest that post-climb happy hour! 4.
    Lindsay Geller, Women's Health, 28 Feb. 2023
  • And more and more guests come to the ball to enjoy happy hour, to bid in silent and live auctions, and to meet the dogs and the owners who love them.
    Beth Thames, al, 18 Jan. 2023
  • With happy hour drinks in hand, my dining partner and I set about to conquer the menu.
    Vivienne Peters; Photos By Judy Revenaugh, Kansas City Star, 24 Jan. 2024
  • Power House Bar is open from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. daily, with happy hour from 4 to 7 p.m.
    Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2022
  • But these days, most states allow happy hour in some form.
    Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 14 Mar. 2024
  • Oh yes, frozen berries can bring both sweetness and freshness to happy hour.
    Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Feb. 2023
  • The plan is to always serve one $5 beer, an already low price that drops to $4 during the pod’s daily 3 to 6 p.m. happy hour.
    Mrussell, oregonlive, 15 Aug. 2023
  • And here is our list of New Year’s Eve events with fireworks, happy hours or bars with no cover.
    Chris Kelly, Washington Post, 28 Dec. 2023
  • The tank maxi dress is a top choice for running errands, going to happy hour, or lounging around the house.
    Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 3 July 2023
  • Restock their pantry with all the makings for their next game night, happy hour or party of one.
    Mariah Thomas, Good Housekeeping, 15 Sep. 2022
  • No one wants to show up to happy hour drinks this week and not have an opinion on Barbenheimer.
    Time, 25 July 2023
  • In tonight’s episode, Luann and Sonja plan a happy hour at the motel to help increase tourism.
    Mike Rose, cleveland, 16 July 2023
  • There are fewer choices on the happy hour menu than the core menu, but still plenty from which to order.
    Emma Balter, Chron, 12 Aug. 2022
  • The darling of the Roast happy hour menu was its burger, topped with an egg, cheese, and bacon along with its rosemary fries.
    Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 16 Dec. 2022
  • Get there between 3 and 5 p.m. for happy hour deals on drinks, apps, and even big-ticket entrees like king crab.
    Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 22 Nov. 2023
  • During happy hour on weekdays from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., customers get $2 off of any starters or wings.
    Alex Darus, cleveland, 16 Aug. 2023
  • The drinks can be ordered anytime, but are discounted from $14 to $12 at happy hour.
    Jess Lander, San Francisco Chronicle, 12 Oct. 2022
  • Top happy hour tips for people with migraine Avoid heat.
    Jillian Kramer, Glamour, 30 Aug. 2023
  • But happy hour’s greatest gift is $1 East Coast oysters, served on ice with hot sauce, mignonette and crackers.
    Mike Sutter, San Antonio Express-News, 4 Aug. 2022
  • The class is outdoors and guests will be treated to a seasonal cocktail happy hour.
    Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2022
  • When the weather’s nice, Quince will probably be a hot spot for drinks at happy hour or boozy brunches.
    Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas News, 29 Mar. 2023
  • These French Onion Puff Pastry bites are destined to steal the show at your holiday happy hour.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Nov. 2023
  • This pair's chic suede finish transitions well from the office to happy hour.
    Jacqueline Saguin, Good Housekeeping, 17 Aug. 2022
  • Gaslamp Fish House is offering $1.25 oysters on the half shell, $6 truffle fries, and more from their happy hour food menu.
    San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Jan. 2023

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