one-hour

UK: ˌwʌn ˈaʊə | US: ˌwʌn ˈaʊər

Definition

  1. adj. lasting for or consisting of one hour

Structure
one <the number 1>hour <60 minutes>
Etymology

The term "one-hour" is a straightforward compound adjective formed by combining "one" (from Old English "ān," meaning "a single unit") and "hour" (from Old French "hore," derived from Latin "hōra," meaning "a division of time"). The compound directly reflects its literal meaning—a duration of sixty minutes. This construction follows a common English pattern of combining numbers with time units (e.g., "two-day," "five-minute").

Examples

  1. The meeting was scheduled as a one-hour session.

  2. She completed the one-hour workout without breaks.

  3. The documentary is a one-hour special on climate change.

  4. We offer a one-hour free trial for new users.

  5. The one-hour delay caused frustration among passengers.