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hour Synonyms

Another word for hour

Choosing another word for hour depends on context, so the 10 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A specific point in time of the day, especially the exact time when a clock strikes a whole number of hours.

Usage Example

"Shuttle buses depart from the main terminal every day on the time."

Strong
time

• noun (Context 2)

A fixed period of time set aside for work, study, business operations, or a particular regular activity (usually used in the plural).

Usage Example

"The university library extends its opening hours during final examination week."

Strong
period
schedule
Weak
shift
session

• noun (Context 3)

A crucial, decisive, or notable juncture or occasion.

Usage Example

"The rescue team's coordinated response during the flood was their finest moment."

Strongest
moment
Strong
juncture
occasion
time
point
stage

• Nearby Words

houndfish
houndshark
houndstooth
hour
hourglass
hourlong
hourly

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Hour. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/hour
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