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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Resident Fellows reside on Harvard’s campus, mentor undergraduate students, hold weekly office hours, and lead eight-week, not-for-credit study groups based on their experiences and expertise.
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Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
The 86-year-old doesn’t keep regular office hours.
—Bobby Ghosh, Time, 11 Jan. 2026
Roomy and forgiving yet still polished and sleek, wide-leg trousers strike the balance between comfort and sophistication, seamlessly transitioning from office hours to off-duty plans without missing a beat (and just a switch of shoes).
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 2 Jan. 2026
Passes can be purchased online or in-person at state park kiosks during office hours.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 22 Dec. 2025
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Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
The 86-year-old doesn’t keep regular office hours.
—Bobby Ghosh, Time, 11 Jan. 2026
Roomy and forgiving yet still polished and sleek, wide-leg trousers strike the balance between comfort and sophistication, seamlessly transitioning from office hours to off-duty plans without missing a beat (and just a switch of shoes).
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 2 Jan. 2026
Passes can be purchased online or in-person at state park kiosks during office hours.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 22 Dec. 2025
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“Office hours.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/office%20hours. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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