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happy hour

NOUN
cocktail hour
Synonyms


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I sidled up to the bar with happy hour in full swing, feeling a little nauseated from the heat and mileage.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

Weeks later, McArthur and Gabbert exchanged words at happy hour.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

At this one, happy hour is frequented by local folks — a few of them salty dogs from the marina nearby.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

They offer a wide selection of fish and seafood, along with a daily happy hour with great deals.

From Salon • Jan. 13, 2026

Some of the pilots were drifting back from the bar, still laughing at the rare faux pas of a colonel’s wife calling her husband at happy hour.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy




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