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Happy hour - How To Discuss

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David Ramirez

Published May 03, 2026

Happy hour,

Definition of Happy hour:

  1. Weekday period, usually between 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., during which bars and beer joints come alive and put on their best appearance to bring in customers who are on their way home from work.

  2. A period of the day when drinks are sold at reduced prices in a bar or restaurant.

Synonyms of Happy hour

Break, Breath, Breather, Breathing place, Breathing space, Breathing spell, Breathing time, Cigarette break, ■■■■■■■■ hour, Coffee break, Downtime, Enforced respite, Halt, Interlude, Intermission, Letup, Lull, Pause, Recess, Respite, Rest, Spell, Stay, Surcease, Suspension, Tea break, Time out

How to use Happy hour in a sentence?

  1. They ask new licensed premises to adhere to conditions which outlaw happy hours and other heavy price discounts which encourage binge drinking.

Meaning of Happy hour & Happy hour Definition