hour
Translation
hour, time
Examples
The meeting will last for one hour.
The meeting will last for one hour.
We open at all hours of the day.
We open at all hours of the day.
This is their hour of need.
This is their hour of need.
Grammar Patterns
((an)) hour a period of 60 minutes The meeting will last for one hour.
Similar Words
Synonyms: minute, second, time
Etymology
From Latin 'hora', meaning 'hour' or 'time'.
Memory Tips
Remember the 'h' is silent, so it's pronounced like 'our'. Use 'an hour', not 'a hour'.