rush hour
noun
: a period of the day when the demands especially of traffic or business are at a peak
Examples of rush hour in a Sentence
We got caught in the morning rush hour.
Recent Examples on the Web
The needs for highway improvements stem from current and projected congestion during peak hours like rush hour traffic.
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Jade Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 9 Aug. 2024
During the morning rush hour, people and cars whiz past Birahim Diallo’s rickety wooden coffee stand.
—Ayen Deng Bior, The Christian Science Monitor, 31 July 2024
If all those people are flowing through to catch their trains and the devices get a hit, how exactly is a cop supposed to quickly identify the right person without grinding rush hour to a halt?
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 19 July 2024
People trade pained smiles when we get stuck with her during rush hours and closing.
—Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 27 July 2024
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Jade Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 9 Aug. 2024
During the morning rush hour, people and cars whiz past Birahim Diallo’s rickety wooden coffee stand.
—Ayen Deng Bior, The Christian Science Monitor, 31 July 2024
If all those people are flowing through to catch their trains and the devices get a hit, how exactly is a cop supposed to quickly identify the right person without grinding rush hour to a halt?
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 19 July 2024
People trade pained smiles when we get stuck with her during rush hours and closing.
—Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 27 July 2024
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“Rush hour.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rush%20hour. Accessed 18 Aug. 2024.
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