five o'clock

The term "five o'clock" can refer to specific times of day or be used in idiomatic expressions.

🇺🇸 US Voice:

🇬🇧 UK Voice:

Definition

A1Time

The time when the clock shows 5:00, occurring twice daily at 5:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Example

I usually wake up at five o'clock in the morning.
The meeting is scheduled for five o'clock in the evening.

B1Work

(informal)A common reference to the end of the traditional workday, typically at 5:00 p.m.

Example

Most people leave the office at five o'clock.

B2Orientation

(informal)A position behind and slightly to the right, based on the 5 mark on a clock face.

Example

The car is at your five o'clock.

B2Idiomatic Expression

(informal)An excuse for drinking at any time, based on the idea that it's 5:00 p.m. somewhere in the world.

Example

Don't worry about the time; it's five o'clock somewhere.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "five o'clock":

four o'clock six o'clock seven o'clock three o'clock eight o'clock eleven o'clock two o'clock one o'clock nine o'clock ten o'clock twelve o'clock low five beer o'clock happy hour bunch of fives nine to five high five