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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Newsweek has contacted the White House press office for comment outside of normal business hours. Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 July 2025 Meanwhile, Kylin Realty, located in the Chinatown Plaza in west Orlando, appears to have been abandoned, though office furniture is visible inside and business hours are still posted on the front door. Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2025 Stays at the boutique hotel come with complimentary breakfast in the 1888 Bistro, unlimited soaking in the seven mineral hot springs pools during business hours, and access to the full-service Athletic Club, said Loretta Ayala, resort hotel manager for Glenwood Hot Springs. Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 9 July 2025 Students should never have to wait for business hours to ask a question, complete a form or get academic support. Chase Williams, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025 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 21 Jul. 2025.

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