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
Example Sentences
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This formal classification means that students receive specialized English language instruction during the school day, largely funded by the state.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 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
Giving students who face socioeconomic barriers reliable opportunities to move their bodies during the school day is especially important, according to the study that was published in 2017.
From Slate ● Sep. 5, 2026
It says that school staff should not use their own phones for personal reasons in front of pupils throughout the school day.
From BBC ● Jun. 27, 2026
Scarlett had gone through the whole of the school day angry, and she was angry now.
From "The Graveyard Book" by Neil Gaiman
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