all hours

plural noun

: a very late time
stayed up until all hours

Examples of all hours in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web There are dozens of dedicated individuals that attend every launch, setting up remotes, working all hours of the day and night to capture history. Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 31 July 2024 One older man with sparkly blue eyes spent all hours of the day in bed or a La-Z-Boy chair watching the news. Cleo Krejci, Journal Sentinel, 25 July 2024 Patio Umbrella $100 $85 Amazon This light-up umbrella works all hours of the day to both block the sun and then provide lighting at night. Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 17 July 2024 This light-up umbrella works all hours of the day to both block the sun and then provide lighting at night. Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 10 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for all hours 

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Word History

First Known Use

1668, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of all hours was in 1668

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Cite this Entry

“All hours.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/all%20hours. Accessed 18 Aug. 2024.

Kids Definition

all hours

plural noun
: a very late time
stayed up until all hours
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