school day
Americannoun
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any day on which school is conducted.
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the daily hours during which school is conducted.
The school day here is from nine to three.
Etymology
Origin of school day
First recorded in 1580–90
Example Sentences
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Other schools and districts have joined the trend of removing cellphones during the school day.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026
At Brownhills Ormiston Academy, students lock their smartphones away in pouches at the beginning of each school day.
From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026
This approach allows students to decide when to begin their school day.
From Science Daily • Mar. 11, 2026
"For many of our pupils, the school day provides not only education but also a reliable source of food and stability."
From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026
It’s the middle of a school day, so I’m the only kid in the library.
From "Every Day" by David Levithan
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