Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

hours

noun
/aʊərz/
Definition
A measure of time equal to 60 minutes.
Examples
  • She worked for eight hours straight.
  • We met at the cafe for two hours.
  • It takes about three hours to drive to the city.
Meaning
Hours refer to a unit of time that is commonly used to organize and divide the day into smaller, manageable parts.
Synonyms
  • time
  • period
  • interval
  • span