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.

Examples of business hours in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
The business posted on social media on Monday morning that the store will remain open during regular business hours. Paula Wethington, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026 Eligible citizens can visit the registrar’s office during business hours before the new deadline to get their candidacy documents, the office said. Charlie Borla, Oc Register, 11 Aug. 2026 Calls to the Chinese Embassy in Seoul were unanswered after business hours Tuesday. ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026 Both are worth admiring from the outside, though the courthouse is open to the public during business hours while the opera house generally opens only for performances and special events. Jill Robbins, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for business hours

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Business hours.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/business%20hours. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!