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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Insider tip Don’t miss happy hour at Muse Bistro + Bar, with discounts on draft beer, cocktails, mocktails, and wine by the glass.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026
The package comes with a cylindrical holder, which can double as a shot glass during happy hour.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 23 Apr. 2026
Laura's Homemade pasta and happy hour specials stand out at Laura's, a favorite sunset spot with a waterfront dining room that peeks over the waves in Port Elizabeth.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026
Portland’s bar and cocktail scene is nationally recognized, and happy hour here is practically a civic institution.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026
The package comes with a cylindrical holder, which can double as a shot glass during happy hour.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 23 Apr. 2026
Laura's Homemade pasta and happy hour specials stand out at Laura's, a favorite sunset spot with a waterfront dining room that peeks over the waves in Port Elizabeth.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026
Portland’s bar and cocktail scene is nationally recognized, and happy hour here is practically a civic institution.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
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“Happy hour.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/happy%20hour. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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