schoolhours

noun

UK /ˈskuːl.aʊəz/

US /ˈskuːl.aʊərz/

The time during the day when school is open and kids are learning.

Please don't call me during schoolhours because I'll be in class.

SYNONYMS

class time school time lesson time teaching hours

RELATED WORDS

timetable schedule term semester curriculum

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The official times when a school building is open to students.

The schoolhours are from eight in the morning until three in the afternoon.

3. The total number of hours a student spends in lessons.

Students must complete a certain number of schoolhours each year.

4. The working hours of teachers and school staff.

Her schoolhours include a few extra hours for marking homework.