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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People took to Central Park en masse, many popped by their favorite happy hour for a glass of post-work wine, and made practically any excuse to leave the house.
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 17 Mar. 2026
In warmer months, the attached deck would be a great space to enjoy coffee, breakfast, or a sunset happy hour.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
Netflix, for instance, booked the lobby of the Jewish Contemporary Museum for a happy hour, despite the museum itself being closed for more than a year.
—Roland Li, San Francisco Chronicle, 16 Mar. 2026
With a bit of re-discovery and intel from a few locals, here’s where to grab morning coffees, afternoon lunches, happy hours and fun dinners in one of the most idyllic neighborhoods in Charlotte.
—Charlotte Observer, 16 Mar. 2026
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 17 Mar. 2026
In warmer months, the attached deck would be a great space to enjoy coffee, breakfast, or a sunset happy hour.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
Netflix, for instance, booked the lobby of the Jewish Contemporary Museum for a happy hour, despite the museum itself being closed for more than a year.
—Roland Li, San Francisco Chronicle, 16 Mar. 2026
With a bit of re-discovery and intel from a few locals, here’s where to grab morning coffees, afternoon lunches, happy hours and fun dinners in one of the most idyllic neighborhoods in Charlotte.
—Charlotte Observer, 16 Mar. 2026
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“Happy hour.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/happy%20hour. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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