Meaning & Definition of word "Hour"

Hour

/ˈaʊər/

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.

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

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.

minute:

A unit of time equal to 60 seconds.

second:

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

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.