school day
Americannoun
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school days
plural
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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.
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Etymology
Origin of school day
First recorded in 1580–90
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Pupils will not be allowed to have their phones on them at all during the school day under stricter government guidance in England.
From BBC ● Nov. 9, 2026
Previously, it was reported that 70,000 PCNs were issued in 12 months, at a rate of 384 per school day.
From BBC ● Nov. 8, 2026
They said teachers have told them they are pressured to use screens during the school day because standardized tests are digital.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026
The school day begins with a classroom meeting, known as “morning meeting,” where students complete check-in questions to help the teacher track their circumstances and needs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
The school day was long, starting at seven in the morning and running until four or five in the afternoon.
From "Facing the Lion" by Joseph Lemasolai Lekuton and Herman Viola
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