business hours

noun

: the hours that the office is open to do business
Someone will be available to answer your call during regular business hours.

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Socialettes make videos, model for photos advertising drinks, socialize with customers and even livestream on TikTok during business hours. — Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 28 Aug. 2026 Public defender’s offices in Clark County, Nevada, and Philadelphia did not immediately respond to requests for comment after regular business hours late Tuesday. — Dennis Romero, NBC news, 26 Aug. 2026 That study did not analyze the noise that would be made when officers are at the site outside of business hours. — Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 24 Aug. 2026 The clinic operates mostly during normal business hours Monday through Friday (and when needed on weekends), which creates an interesting rhythm. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for business hours

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“Business hours.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/business%20hours. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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