amateur hour
amateur hour · amateur hours
An event, particularly on radio or television, showcasing the talents of amateur…An event, particularly on radio or television, showcasing the talents of amateur performers.
UK/ˈamətə ˈaʊə(ɹ)/US/ˈæmətɚ ˈaʊɚ/
Meaning
2 senses(US, countable, uncountable)An event, particularly on radio or television, showcasing the talents of amateur performers.
Near-synonym: amateur night
(US, countable, idiomatic, uncountable)A situation or activity in which the participants show a lack of skill, sound judgment, or professionalism.
Origin
, the host of Major Bowes Amateur Hour which was broadcast on the radio in the US from 193, the host of Major Bowes Amateur Hour which was broadcast on the radio in the US from 1934 to 1945
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Forms
plural: amateur hours| Singular | amateur hour |
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Synonyms
1 synonymsWord family
1 related wordsRelatedopen mic
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable