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.
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Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of school day
First recorded in 1580–90
Example Sentences
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Recess could very well be the most important 30 minutes of their school day for learning — and it has become a contested period for the nation’s youngest students.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026
It means she can stay at school for two hours after the end of the school day.
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026
Other schools and districts have joined the trend of removing cellphones during the school day.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026
But even in small doses what concerns Edwards is that Jiji is a central character in her child’s school day.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026
The school day is already in full swing, so when I open the doors, I jump right into the fray.
From "Every Day" by David Levithan
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