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Rush hour
/rʌʃ ˈaʊɚ/
Definition
1
The busiest period of the day for road traffic, typically occurring during the morning commute to work and the evening return home, characterized by heavy congestion and delays.
2
By extension, any time of intense activity, overcrowding, or peak demand, such as in public transport, stores, or online services.
Examples
During rush hour, my car becomes a zen meditation pod—stuck in traffic, contemplating life's shortcuts.
Rush hour at the coffee shop: where everyone's sprinting for caffeine like it's the last drop on earth.
I timed my Zoom call perfectly for rush hour—nothing says 'professional' like muting the symphony of honks.
Rush hour grocery runs are nature's way of testing if you can parallel park your cart in aisle chaos.