office hours
noun
1
: the time during the day when people work in an office
Our office hours are 8:30 to 4:00 Monday through Friday.
2
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.
3
US
: a time during the day when people can see a doctor or dentist
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Newsweek contacted Mamdani’s office seeking comment by email after office hours on Sunday evening.
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Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Nov. 2025
Gershman remembers Patel often visiting his office hours to talk through tough questions in criminal law.
—Marc Fisher, New Yorker, 17 Nov. 2025
Everyday Festive ’Tis the season for cheer–even during office hours.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 14 Nov. 2025
As ever, students were invited to my office hours to discuss the details.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 4 Nov. 2025
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Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Nov. 2025
Gershman remembers Patel often visiting his office hours to talk through tough questions in criminal law.
—Marc Fisher, New Yorker, 17 Nov. 2025
Everyday Festive ’Tis the season for cheer–even during office hours.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 14 Nov. 2025
As ever, students were invited to my office hours to discuss the details.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 4 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for office hours
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“Office hours.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/office%20hours. Accessed 1 Dec. 2025.
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