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    Hour

    /ˈaʊər/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    A unit of time equal to 60 minutes.
    The meeting will last for one hour.
    A specific time of day.
    We agreed to meet at three o'clock in the afternoon, or at the third hour.
    A period of time defined by a particular activity or event.
    She devoted an hour each day to studying for her exams.
    A period of time when something happens or is open.
    The store's opening hours are from 9 AM to 9 PM.

    Etymology

    Middle English 'oure', from Old French 'ore', derived from Latin 'hora'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    happy hour
    A period during which drinks are sold at reduced prices.
    rush hour
    A time during the day when traffic is heavy.
    zero hour
    The time at which a significant event is scheduled to begin.

    Related Words

    minute
    A unit of time equal to 60 seconds.
    second
    A unit of time equal to one-sixtieth of a minute.

    Slang Meanings

    O'Clock
    I'll meet you at 3 o'clock.
    Houry
    It took an houry to finish that task.