Hour: meaning, definitions and examples
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hour
[ aʊər ]
measurement of time
A period of time equal to one twenty-fourth of a day and night and divided into 60 minutes.
Synonyms
60 minutes, time unit
Examples of usage
- The meeting will start in half an hour.
- She wakes up every morning at six o'clock on the dot.
specific time of day
A particular point in time, especially when something happens or is planned to happen.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The concert will begin at eight o'clock.
- We usually have lunch at one o'clock.
duration
A period of time used for various situations such as work, travel, or a specific activity.
Synonyms
length of time, time period
Examples of usage
- She worked for several hours on the project.
- The flight from London to New York takes about seven hours.
Translations
Translations of the word "hour" in other languages:
🇵🇹 hora
🇮🇳 घंटा
🇩🇪 Stunde
🇮🇩 jam
🇺🇦 година
🇵🇱 godzina
🇯🇵 時間 (じかん)
🇫🇷 heure
🇪🇸 hora
🇹🇷 saat
🇰🇷 시간 (시간)
🇸🇦 ساعة
🇨🇿 hodina
🇸🇰 hodina
🇨🇳 小时 (xiǎoshí)
🇸🇮 ura
🇮🇸 klukkustund
🇰🇿 сағат
🇬🇪 საათი (saati)
🇦🇿 saat
🇲🇽 hora
Word origin
The word 'hour' originated from the Old French 'ure', which came from the Latin 'hora'. The concept of dividing the day into 24 equal parts dates back to ancient times, with the Sumerians and Egyptians using similar systems. The modern division of an hour into 60 minutes and a minute into 60 seconds was established by the Babylonians. The importance of measuring time accurately has been crucial throughout history for various purposes, such as navigation, astronomy, and scheduling activities.