Meaning & Definition of word "Hour"

Hour

/ˈaʊər/

noun:

  • 1. A unit of time equal to 60 minutes.
    • Example: The meeting will last for one hour.
  • 2. A specific time of day.
    • Example: We agreed to meet at three o'clock in the afternoon, or at the third hour.
  • 3. A period of time defined by a particular activity or event.
    • Example: She devoted an hour each day to studying for her exams.
  • 4. A period of time when something happens or is open.
    • Example: 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 of hour

Meaning: O'Clock

Example Sentence: I'll meet you at 3 o'clock.

Meaning: Houry

Example Sentence: It took an houry to finish that task.