school day

American  

noun

1. any day on which school is conducted.

2. the daily hours during which school is conducted.

   The school day here is from nine to three.

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Etymology

Origin of school day

First recorded in 1580–90

Example Sentences

During the visit, she is flooded by memories of growing up, and of a group of girls who tormented her during her school days.

From The Wall Street Journal

As we reach the end of the hike, Leo joins his mom and Auntie Chey to hear a story about their high school days.

From Literature

When parents arrive at the end of the school day, the children spring into action; holding customer's bags, totting up totals and, in Edward's case, upselling a tin or two.

From BBC

Head teachers across England received a letter from the education secretary this week, urging them to ensure children were prevented from using their phones throughout the school day.

From BBC

It follows a move over the border, where the UK government's Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson sent a letter to all schools in England saying they should be phone-free for the whole school day.

From BBC