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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The Myrtle-Willoughby G train is seven minutes away, and Cookie’s is even closer for a happy hour.
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Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
6 July 2026
BoccaLupo isn’t known for happy hour, but their tasting menu is a great way to experience a lot for a relatively low price.
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Blair Crosby,
AJC.com,
5 July 2026
Take an evening class A local yoga, Zumba, or strength class gives you a structured, social outlet in the same time slot happy hour usually occupies, trading the bar stool for a mat or a mirror.
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Jesse Pines,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
Sanchez recently launched a happy hour with $8 wines and spritzes, including a yuzu sake spritz.
—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
3 July 2026
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Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
6 July 2026
BoccaLupo isn’t known for happy hour, but their tasting menu is a great way to experience a lot for a relatively low price.
—
Blair Crosby,
AJC.com,
5 July 2026
Take an evening class A local yoga, Zumba, or strength class gives you a structured, social outlet in the same time slot happy hour usually occupies, trading the bar stool for a mat or a mirror.
—
Jesse Pines,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
Sanchez recently launched a happy hour with $8 wines and spritzes, including a yuzu sake spritz.
—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
3 July 2026
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 7 Jul. 2026.
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