Driving

Rush hour

rʌʃ aʊər

noun

What does Rush hour mean?

Peak traffic times, morning and evening.

Example sentence

"Avoid I-64 during rush hour."

American usage tip

Usually 7-9 AM and 4-6:30 PM.

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