Hourly

/ˈaʊərli/

Meaning & Definition

adjective
Occurring every hour.
The shuttle bus runs hourly, providing convenient transportation for visitors.
Paid or charged on an hourly basis.
She earns an hourly wage that increases with her experience.
adverb
Every hour.
The temperature is checked hourly to ensure proper safety measures.
At the end of every hour.
The reports are updated hourly to reflect the latest data.

Etymology

From 'hour' + '-ly', meaning 'pertaining to the hour'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

hourly wage
The amount of money earned per hour worked.
hourly rate
The price or charge for services on an hourly basis.
hourly news
News updates that are provided every hour.

Related Words

hour
A unit of time equal to 60 minutes.
minute
A unit of time equal to 1/60 of an hour.
time
A measured or measurable period during which an action, process, or condition exists or continues.

Slang Meanings

Hourly grind
The hourly grind can be exhausting, but the paycheck is worth it.
Hourly hustle
He’s in the hourly hustle game, juggling multiple jobs to make ends meet.