Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

full-hour

noun

/fʊl ˈaʊər/

Definition

A full hour indicates a complete 60-minute period, often used to denote the entirety of an hour, particularly in scheduling or time management contexts.

Examples

We need to wait for a full hour before starting the session.
She worked on her project for a full hour without any distractions.
He arrived a full hour late to the meeting.

Meaning

The term ‘full hour’ is used to emphasize the total duration of one hour without any minutes subtracted. It is significant when discussing appointments, events, or time allocations.