Rush hour Meaning in English
expression
ˈɹəʃ/ /ˈaʊɝ/, /ˈaʊɹ
RUSH-owr
ɹˈʌʃ/ /ˈaʊə
RUSH-ow-uh
Definition
The period in the morning and evening when traffic is the busiest because many people are traveling to or from work or school.
Usage & Nuances
'Rush hour' is informal and common in discussions about transportation and commuting. It refers to traffic (cars, trains, subways) and not just cars. Frequently used with 'traffic', 'commute', and times like 'morning/evening rush hour'. Not used for other kinds of busy times (e.g., not for shopping).
Spanish: hora puntaPortuguese (BR): horário de picoPortuguese (PT): hora de pontaChinese (Simplified): 高峰期 - 上下班高峰Chinese (Traditional): 尖峯時段 - 上下班尖峯Hindi: भीड़भाड़ का समयArabic: ساعة الذروةBengali: ভিড়ের সময় - অফিস টাইমRussian: час пикJapanese: ラッシュアワー - 通勤ラッシュVietnamese: giờ cao điểmKorean: 출근 시간 - 퇴근 시간 - 러시아워Turkish: yoğun saat - işe gidiş saati - iş çıkışı saatiUrdu: رش آور - مصروف اوقاتIndonesian: jam sibuk - jam pulang-pergi
Example Sentences
It's hard to drive during rush hour.
basic
Buses are crowded at rush hour.
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Many people take the train during rush hour.
basic
Avoid the highway during rush hour if you can.
natural
There was a huge traffic jam because it was rush hour.
natural
I usually leave early to beat rush hour traffic.
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