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happy hour
noun
: a period of time during which the price of drinks (as at a bar) is reduced or hors d'oeuvres are served free
Examples of happy hour in a Sentence
Happy hour runs from 5:00 to 7:00.
Recent Examples on the Web
Helen is nestled in the heart on 2nd Ave, in what, in normal times is a bustling area a buzz with business professionals, tourists, happy hour enthusiasts and couples on date nights.
—Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 23 May 2024
There is also a children’s menu, happy hour from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and a cocktail lounge with live jazz.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 May 2024
In the same vein, Kelly Dobkin names 20 of the best happy hour deals in Los Angeles.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2024
The middle leg hooks in place and serves as a space-saving, dual-shelf cart for weeknight happy hours.
—Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1959, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near happy hour
Cite this Entry
“Happy hour.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/happy%20hour. Accessed 10 Jun. 2024.
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