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.
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Happy Hour Celebrate everyone’s favorite time of day with a party dedicated to happy hour.
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Maggie Griswold, StyleCaster, 1 Apr. 2025
Take a long lunch, meet friends for happy hour, enjoy romantic possibilities, sports and fun times with kids.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 1 Apr. 2025
Come in early to take advantage of happy hour, featuring $2 off select appetizers and discounts on beer, wine, and cocktails, then stick around for dinner.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2025
Dining during happy hours is another wallet-friendly way to cut down on costs (while still enjoying some great food).
—Tonia Ryan, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
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Maggie Griswold, StyleCaster, 1 Apr. 2025
Take a long lunch, meet friends for happy hour, enjoy romantic possibilities, sports and fun times with kids.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 1 Apr. 2025
Come in early to take advantage of happy hour, featuring $2 off select appetizers and discounts on beer, wine, and cocktails, then stick around for dinner.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2025
Dining during happy hours is another wallet-friendly way to cut down on costs (while still enjoying some great food).
—Tonia Ryan, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for happy hour
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“Happy hour.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/happy%20hour. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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