bottom of the hour en · NOUN
Etymology
Refers to the time when the position of the long hand is pointing toward the number 6, or exactly halfway between the preceding hour and the upcoming one.
Meanings
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The time at (or very close to) half the next hour of time.
At seven o'clock, he said to get in touch with him again at the bottom of the hour, so I called him back at seven thirty.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| bottoms of the hour | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| bottoms of the hours | Number=Plur | lexicographic |