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hours A unit of time equal to 60 minutes or 3600 seconds. ■ "I spent hours studying for my exam, but it was all worth it when I got an A." A measurement of how long your friends are talking during a movie without interruption.
fibbing the act of telling exaggerated or false stories in order to amuse or deceive others ■ "When my friend asked how long it took me to run the marathon, I fibbed and said it was only 3 hours instead of the actual 5 hours and 45 minutes."
freeways A network of highways that allows people to drive from one place to another, but at the cost of being stuck in traffic for hours. ■ John decided to take the freeways to work today, only to find himself sitting in bumper-to-bumper traffic for two hours. He's not sure if it was worth it.
Length The amount of time something takes to travel from one point to another. ■ I have a hard time keeping track of the length of time I spend watching TV. I feel like it could be anywhere from 2 hours to 10 hours!
Addict A person who is excessively preoccupied with a particular substance, activity, or behavior. ■ "He's such an addict for social media that he can go hours without checking his phone."
Affinity A strong liking or attachment between two or more people, things, or ideas. ■ Alice and Bob had an affinity for all things related to technology. They spent hours tinkering with gadgets and coding together.
aha A sudden realization or insight, often accompanied by a burst of laughter. ■ John had been trying to solve the math problem for hours when he finally said "aha!" and solved it in minutes.
Among A group of people or things that are together in the same place or situation. ■ The comedians among us kept everyone laughing for hours.
Amusement An activity that is designed to be entertaining, amusing or entertaining. ■ "Watching a cat chase its tail in circles for hours on end."
asphalt A hard, dark, sticky substance that is commonly used as a road surface. ■ "I had to spend hours scraping off the gum from the asphalt on my shoes."
bailed To leave abruptly and without warning. ■ "I had been waiting in line for hours, but when the store started to close, I bailed."
barricaded adjective Like a party animal who's always looking for the next bash, but can only find himself barricaded inside his mom's basement. ■ The introverted programmer was barricaded in his cubicle for hours, working on his latest coding project.
barring An obstacle or hindrance to progress, typically a person who stands in the way of something. ■ "The manager's strict policies barred any employees from taking breaks during work hours."
begged To beg or request something with great insistence. ■ "I begged my parents to let me stay up late tonight, and they finally gave in after hours of pleading."
belabor To work very hard and tirelessly, often to the point of exhaustion or excess. ■ "John was belaboring over his homework for hours on end, but he still couldn't get it right."
Births The act of giving birth to a child ■ After 27 hours of labor, Jane finally gave birth to her baby son, who was so small he fit in the palm of her hand.
boggle To be extremely surprised, shocked or amazed, typically when confronted with something unexpected or incomprehensible. ■ "I can't believe you actually finished that marathon in three hours! That boggled my mind!"
boggling To be so confusing or difficult to understand that it is overwhelming or bewildering. ■ I was boggling by the instructions for assembling the furniture. It took me hours to figure out how it all fit together!
brooding To be overly introspective and self-absorbed, often with a melancholic or morose expression. ■ "After hearing the bad news, John began to brood in his armchair for hours, lost in his own thoughts."
buzzes The act of repeatedly saying "Buzz" or "Buzzes" in a monotonous voice, often done as a form of protest or demonstration. ■ "I'm buzzing because my flight was delayed and I've been stuck at the airport for hours!"
Cable A thin, flexible wire made of copper or other material used to transmit electricity or data over long distances. ■ "I can't believe I have to spend hours untangling this cable every time I want to watch TV!"
cahoots a group of people who are foolish or mischievous together ■ "The cahoots were up to no good when they snuck into the museum after hours."
Cares A feeling of intense concern or interest for someone or something else, often leading to obsessive behavior. ■ "I care so much about my cat that I've spent hours searching for her missing toy."
cauldron A large, deep pot with a lid, used for cooking over heat. ■ "She spent hours stirring her soup in the giant cauldron on the stove."
checking The act of repeatedly looking at one's watch to make sure the time is not slipping away. ■ "I can't believe I've already spent three hours on this project. I need to start checking more frequently!"
Chilled To be extremely relaxed and calm. ■ "After finishing the pizza, I chilled on the couch for a few hours."
Climbers A group of people who are very good at climbing things. ■ The climbers were able to reach the top of the mountain in just a few hours, thanks to their amazing skills and determination.
commute The act of driving or taking public transportation to and from work. ■ "I can't believe I have to commute for two hours every day. It's a nightmare!
Conceivably Incredibly, to an extent that is almost too good to be true. ■ "I can't believe he finished a marathon in under 3 hours! That's conceivably the fastest time I have ever seen."
confining To restrict the movement or freedom of someone or something, often in a harsh or oppressive way. ■ "She confined her pet dog in a small crate for hours on end, much to its dismay."
crap noun or verb: something of low quality, value, or taste; nonsense ■ I can't believe I spent two hours watching that terrible movie. That was a real piece of crap.
Crash An sudden and violent stoppage or overthrow of a thing, especially an aircraft, vehicle, or building. ■ After driving recklessly for hours, the car crashed into the ditch on the side of the road.
Creamer A person who is very funny and entertaining. ■ "John is such a creamer, he had the whole room laughing for hours!
cuffs A device used to restrain or bind someone. It is often associated with law enforcement and criminals. ■ "I forgot my keys, so I had to cuff myself to the fence for a few hours."
cushions Soft, fluffy puffs of air or foam used to sit on or rest against. ■ "I spent hours trying to find the perfect cushions for my couch until I realized that it was just a matter of taste.
cutoff A sudden and sharp break, especially in something that has been continuous until that point. ■ "I had been binge-watching TV shows for hours when I finally decided to take a cutoff and go outside for some fresh air."
dawning The act of becoming conscious or aware, especially after sleeping or being in a coma. ■ "I finally dawned from my nightmarish dream and realized I had been asleep for hours."
day A period of time during which the sun is above the horizon, typically 24 hours. ■ Today is Monday. Yesterday was Sunday. Tomorrow will be Tuesday.
Debated A lively and spirited discussion on a controversial topic. ■ "The group of politicians spent hours debating the merits of the new tax bill, but in the end it was clear that no one would win."
Deciphering The act of figuring out a code or message that has been written in a language other than one's own. ■ "I can't believe I wasted two hours trying to decipher the hieroglyphics on the ancient Egyptian tomb!"
Dedicated adjective: so devoted to a particular task or activity that it becomes an obsession ■ "John was so dedicated to his workout routine that he spent hours in the gym every day, even on weekends."
Deeply To feel extreme emotions, such as sadness or anger. ■ "He was deeply hurt by the joke and couldn't stop crying for hours."
delayed A person who is constantly behind schedule, often to the point of being comically inefficient. ■ John's always delayed when it comes to completing tasks, he once took two hours just to make a sandwich.
deliberations A long, drawn-out process of making a decision or coming to an agreement. ■ "The deliberations of the committee lasted for hours and resulted in no concrete decisions being made."
Described An adjective used to describe something that is very, very funny. ■ "The comedian's jokes were so described that the whole audience couldn't stop laughing for hours."
deviated To stray from the norm or standard. To act in a manner that is not typical or expected. ■ "My friend deviated from his usual route to work today and ended up getting lost for hours."
Digesting The process of breaking down food into small, easily-absorbed pieces through the use of enzymes and gastric juices. ■ After a big meal, it takes hours for me to finish digesting. I think I need an extra stomach!
dire Extremely bad or dangerous, often to the point of being hopeless. ■ I can't believe I left my keys in that dire situation. Now I have to spend hours searching for them!
disasters A series of unfortunate events that result in a lot of destruction and suffering. ■ "Well, it's been a real disaster for the city. The power went out for hours and the sewage backup was absolutely horrendous."
disconnect To separate or detach something from a system, often in a sudden and violent way. ■ John accidentally disconnected his laptop from the power source while trying to make a phone call, leaving him without any electricity for hours.