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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Given the role his business plays in the community, Shinbo ruled out cutting down opening hours.
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Min Joo Kim, Washington Post, 6 Mar. 2023
Min Joo Kim, Washington Post, 6 Mar. 2023
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“Opening hours.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/opening%20hours. Accessed 7 Jun. 2023.
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