opening hours

noun

chiefly British
: the time during which a business or organization is open for customers or visitors
The store's opening hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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No longer do these establishments remain tethered to the museum's opening hours, falling quiet when the galleries close. Gabriella Angeleti, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 July 2026 The government had initially ruled out extending pub opening hours in the aftermath of England’s last-32 win over DR Congo on Wednesday. Ali Rampling, New York Times, 2 July 2026 The extended opening hours and nighttime lighting offer visitors a chance to experience the cultural heritage of Türkiye in a quieter and more atmospheric setting that isn’t as easily achieved during peak hours throughout the day, while also supporting more sustainable tourism overall. Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026 The opening hours of 007 First Light are a whirlwind tour of action, adventure, and spycraft big enough to fill a proper James Bond movie. Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 29 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for opening hours

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“Opening hours.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/opening%20hours. Accessed 16 Jul. 2026.

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