/ ˈaʊəli; NAmE ˈaʊərli/ adjective , adverb
HELP NOTE : Use an , not a , before hourly .
■ adjective [ only before noun ]
1.
done or happening every hour :
an hourly bus service
Trains leave at hourly intervals.
2.
an hourly wage, fee, rate, etc. is the amount that you earn every hour or pay for a service every hour :
an hourly rate of $30 an hour
■ adverb
every hour :
Reapply sunscreen hourly and after swimming.
Dressings are changed four hourly (= every four hours) to help prevent infection.