Real Dictionary

happy hour
variable noun: In a pub, happy hour is a period when drinks are sold more cheaply than usual to encourage people to come to the pub.

happy hour in American English
a time, as in the late afternoon, when a bar or tavern features drinks at reduced prices
noun: a cocktail hour or longer period at a bar, during which drinks are served at reduced prices or with free snacks

happy hour in British English
noun: a time, usually in the early evening, when some pubs or bars sell drinks at reduced prices

happy hour in Hospitality
noun: In a bar, happy hour is a period when drinks are sold more cheaply than usual to encourage people to come to the bar.