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school day

American

noun

any day on which school is conducted.
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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The school day starts twice at Field Lane Primary in West Yorkshire.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 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

Saturday is a typical school day in Iran.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2026

Since it wasn’t a school day, he wouldn’t have to worry about people making fun of him washing in the bathroom first.

From "Time Bomb" by Joelle Charbonneau

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