hour

• Substantiv, das eine Zeiteinheit von 60 Minuten oder einen bestimmten Zeitraum für einen konkreten Zweck bezeichnet.

A noun referring to a unit of time equal to 60 minutes, or a specific period of time designated for a particular purpose.

1. Unit of timeA1formal

   A period of time equal to 60 minutes, used for measuring time.

   Stunde

   • The meeting lasted for one hour.
   • She works eight hours a day.
   • There are 24 hours in a day.

2. Specific time of dayA1formal

   A particular point in time, often used to refer to the time of day.

   Stunde

   • The train arrives at the top of the hour.
   • What hour do you usually wake up?
   • The store is open during business hours.

   Synonymemomentoccasiontime

3. Duration or periodA2formal

   A period of time associated with a particular activity or event.

   Stunde

   • The lunch hour is from 12 to 1 PM.
   • She spent many hours studying for the exam.
   • The happy hour at the bar starts at 5 PM.

   Synonymemomentperiodtimewhile