office hours

noun

: the time during the day when people work in an office

Our office hours are 8:30 to 4:00 Monday through Friday.

US : the time during the day when a teacher is available to meet with students in his or her office

She has office hours Monday and Wednesday mornings from 9:00 to 11:00.

US : a time during the day when people can see a doctor or dentist

Examples of office hours in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Sixty-three percent of employees switching from typical office hours to flexible gig work say that setting their own schedule makes gig work more attractive than a traditional office job. —

Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 8 Sep. 2024 Elevate yours slightly with a glossy loafer or even a kitten heel during office hours. —

Laura Jackson, Vogue, 5 Sep. 2024 My office hours are held at public libraries across the region on Wednesdays in September. —

Madeline Mitchell, The Enquirer, 3 Sep. 2024 It is staffed during office hours, and at times, extended hours. —

Nick Blackmer, Verywell Health, 8 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for office hours

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