office hours

plural noun

1. the hours during which a professional person or an office conducts regular business.

2. the hours a person spends working in an office.

office hours

plural noun

1. the hours during which an office is open for business

2. the number of hours worked in an office

Word History and Origins

Origin of office hours¹

First recorded in 1795–1805

Example Sentences

"Cyber professionals rarely work nine to five", he adds, "Even if they do, they remain on call because threat actors don't adhere to office hours."

From BBC

On top of completing their solo homework, participants attend weekly office hours and coaching calls as well as a monthly “mindset call,” wherein participants practice positive thinking and self-compassion when they’ve failed to meet certain financial goals.

From Los Angeles Times

He also ordered Collins to report within 60 days on “options like expanding office hours, offering weekend appointments, and increasing the use of virtual healthcare.”

From Los Angeles Times

She stopped by his office hours later for an unplanned meeting with two of his top aides.

From Los Angeles Times

The group has also started to embed itself in smaller communities, traveling to rural parts of Iowa to host office hours, connecting with LGBTQ+ residents and better supporting their Pride events.

From Salon