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 has contacted Lyles' office for comment outside of office hours.
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Amanda Castro
hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Weddings often take place outside of the normal nine-to-five office hours, with no shortage of customers or niche, sometimes wacky demands.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2025
Sleek, minimal, and distinctly New Yorker-approved, Everlane’s Studio Market Tote delivers the perfect everyday carryall — seamlessly transitioning from office hours to dinner and drinks.
—Lauren Alexis Fisher, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
Sarah, a student, reviewed her 360 results in class and immediately booked double office hours.
—Suzy Welch, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2025
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Amanda Castro
hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Weddings often take place outside of the normal nine-to-five office hours, with no shortage of customers or niche, sometimes wacky demands.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2025
Sleek, minimal, and distinctly New Yorker-approved, Everlane’s Studio Market Tote delivers the perfect everyday carryall — seamlessly transitioning from office hours to dinner and drinks.
—Lauren Alexis Fisher, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
Sarah, a student, reviewed her 360 results in class and immediately booked double office hours.
—Suzy Welch, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2025
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“Office hours.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/office%20hours. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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