Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

hour

[ouuhr, ou-er] / aʊər, ˈaʊ ər /






Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The county star’s headlining set was delayed by about an hour after fans at Stagecoach were ordered to evacuate.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

For nearly half an hour under the sun on Beijing’s hottest day of the year, they had increasingly intense discussions as unyielding Chinese officials insisted the agent could not pass.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

After college, Edwards worked a year in sales, earning less than $60,000, while his wife — who he met in college — made $10 an hour at her job.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

About an hour later, the princess emerged to even louder applause, waving again, before disappearing off to the next stage of her trip.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

If we hadn’t been driving for only one hour, I’d almost believe the bus took a wrong turn and ended up in Browning, Montana.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




Vocabulary lists containing hour


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "hour" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com