hour

/ˈa‍ʊ‍ə/

/ˈaʊɝ/, /ˈaʊɹ/

[NOUN]

each of the twenty-four time periods that exist in a day and each time period is made up of sixty minutes

synonyms : 60 minutes

clock time

a special and memorable period

distance measured by the time taken to cover it

synonyms : minute

Examples

1. They divided the day into 12 hours.

2. Each time zone was equal to one hour of time in a 24-hour day.

3. Some people wait in line for hours for their favorite rides.

4. After a few hours, your gut and brain begin their conversation again.