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Happy hour
01
a time when bars offer discounted prices on drinks to attract customers
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
happy hours
What is "happy hour"?
Happy hour refers to a period of time, typically in the late afternoon or early evening, when bars, restaurants, and other establishments offer discounts or special deals on alcoholic beverages and sometimes food. It is a popular promotional strategy designed to attract customers during quieter times of the day and encourage socializing and relaxation after work.
Examples
During happy hour, we enjoy half-priced cocktails at our favorite bar.
