hr
word · lemma: hour
Definition
'hr' is a common abbreviation for 'hour', which is a measurement of time equal to 60 minutes.
Usage & Nuances
'hr' is informal and usually used in schedules, timetables, recipes, and technical writing (e.g., 2 hr, 1.5 hr). It should not be used in formal writing or full sentences. The plural form is 'hrs'.
Spanish: horaPortuguese (BR): horaPortuguese (PT): horaChinese (Simplified): 小时Chinese (Traditional): 小時Hindi: घंटाArabic: ساعة
Example Sentences
The movie lasts 2 hr.
basic
Please wait 1 hr before eating.
basic
My appointment is in half an hr.
basic
Can you finish this in 1 hr or less?
natural
The gym closes in an hr, so hurry up.
natural
He drove for five hr straight without stopping.
natural