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rush hour
noun
- a time of day in which large numbers of people are in transit, as going to or returning from work, and that is characterized by particularly heavy traffic.
rush hour
noun
- a period at the beginning and end of the working day when large numbers of people are travelling to or from work
Other Words From
- rush-hour adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of rush hour1
Example Sentences
He is calling for TfL to fill the widest gaps on platforms and make sure there is always someone there to help, especially during rush hour.
The retired social worker spoke on a clear and mild morning in Philadelphia as workers made their way into the city during rush hour wearing “I voted” stickers.
"The recovery operation took quite some time and again traffic was brought to a standstill at peak rush hour," the DfI said.
We joined The I-75 which had heavy traffic, like daytime rush hour.
Friday’s attack, in which Israel launched airstrikes against a crowded Beirut suburb during rush hour, appears to have targeted a senior leader of the Hezbollah militant group.
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