hourly

[ouuhr-lee, ou-er-]

adjective

1. of, pertaining to, occurring, or done each successive hour.

   hourly news reports.

2. computed or totaled in terms of an hour; using an hour as a basic unit of reckoning.

   hourly wages.

3. hired to work for wages by the hour.

   hourly workers.

4. frequent; continual.

adverb

1. every hour; hour by hour.

2. at each hour or during every hour.

3. frequently; continually.

hourly

/ ˈaʊəlɪ /

adjective

1. of, occurring, or done every hour

2. done in or measured by the hour

   we are paid an hourly rate

3. continual or frequent

adverb

1. every hour

2. at any moment or time

Word History and Origins

Origin of hourly¹

late Middle English word dating back to 1425–75; hour, -ly

Example Sentences

They paid a high hourly rate for his services, not the traditional agent fees of 10% to 15% of salaries or book advances.

From Los Angeles Times

The government has increased the hourly rate it pays childcare providers offering free hours.

From BBC

City Council in May approved a measure requiring many hotels to raise their minimum wage to $30 hourly by July 2028.

From Los Angeles Times

Bryan originally had proposed a $19 hourly wage, similar to the wage earned by entry-level firefighters with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.

From Los Angeles Times

The EY records said Tetra Tech filed time sheets for unapproved costs, without sufficient supporting information, with questionable or excessive hours, with digital alterations that increased hourly rates, and without proper supervisor approvals.

From Los Angeles Times

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