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study hall
noun
1
: a room in a school set aside for study
2
: a period in a student's day set aside for study and homework
Examples of study hall in a Sentence
I have study hall next period.
She got in trouble for talking in study hall.
My study hall starts at 11:04.
Recent Examples on the Web
When reminded that there are no mandatory credit hours or study halls in the NFL, Garbers smiled.
—Audrey Snyder, The Athletic, 12 Aug. 2024
Like Brookfield, the school policies allow students to use their phone during pass times, study halls and lunch, but their use during academic periods are restricted.
—Alison Cross, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2024
Center Grove High School’s cellphone policy also specifically gives an exception for using cellphones during study hall periods.
—Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 31 July 2024
Once at football study hall, Tillman wasn’t particularly engaged and was confronted about it by an academic coach.
—Jerry McDonald, Hartford Courant, 22 Apr. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1813, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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“Study hall.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/study%20hall. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.
Kids Definition
study hall
noun1
: a room in a school where students can study
2
: a period in a student's day set aside for study and homework
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