all hours

plural noun

: a very late time
stayed up until all hours

Examples of all hours in a Sentence

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Hell’s Kitchen resident Terrell Drummond, who opposed siting the drop-in center there, said homeless people hang around outside the place all hours of the night. Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 2 May 2026 During the black tenting period, two members of each group must be present during all hours of the day (while others attend classes), but 10 must sleep there every night. Storey Wertheimer, NBC news, 20 Mar. 2026 Doctors and nurses are available all hours of the day. Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Mar. 2026 People walk freely in Sayulita all hours of the night and day. Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for all hours

Word History

First Known Use

1668, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of all hours was in 1668

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“All hours.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/all%20hours. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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all hours

plural noun
: a very late time
stayed up until all hours
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