happy hour

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A time of day, usually in the afternoon or early evening, when a bar or pub offers its drinks at a discounted price.
  2. Any small gathering, usually in the afternoon or early evening, set aside to relax and have a drink.
  3. Flowers.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

happy hour happy hours

Etymology

US origin, 1950s.

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