opening hours
noun
chiefly British
: the time during which a business or organization is open for customers or visitors
The store's opening hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Examples of opening hours in a Sentence
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The government had initially ruled out extending pub opening hours in the aftermath of England’s last-32 win over DR Congo on Wednesday.
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Ali Rampling,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
The extended opening hours and nighttime lighting offer visitors a chance to experience the cultural heritage of Türkiye in a quieter and more atmospheric setting that isn’t as easily achieved during peak hours throughout the day, while also supporting more sustainable tourism overall.
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Kaitlyn McInnis,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
The opening hours of 007 First Light are a whirlwind tour of action, adventure, and spycraft big enough to fill a proper James Bond movie.
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Jordan Minor,
PC Magazine,
29 May 2026
Conducted by Citygate Associates, LLC, the review examined the operational conditions and decision-making processes during the opening hours of the second-most destructive fire in California's history.
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Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
In the opening hours, Almine Rech told me that a James Turrell wall installation went for just under $1 million.
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Nate Freeman,
Vanity Fair,
15 May 2026
With six bedrooms, no real communal spaces, and a reception with varying opening hours, this is definitely more guesthouse than hotel.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
The Navy deployed carbon-fiber warheads on Tomahawk missiles in the opening hours of the 1991 Gulf War, disabling roughly 85% of Iraq’s electricity supply.
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Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
6 Apr. 2026
Iran confirmed the deaths and vowed revenge, especially for the killing of Larijani, the country’s de facto leader since Israel killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in the opening hours of the Iran war.
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Peter Weber,
TheWeek,
18 Mar. 2026
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Ali Rampling,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
The extended opening hours and nighttime lighting offer visitors a chance to experience the cultural heritage of Türkiye in a quieter and more atmospheric setting that isn’t as easily achieved during peak hours throughout the day, while also supporting more sustainable tourism overall.
—
Kaitlyn McInnis,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
The opening hours of 007 First Light are a whirlwind tour of action, adventure, and spycraft big enough to fill a proper James Bond movie.
—
Jordan Minor,
PC Magazine,
29 May 2026
Conducted by Citygate Associates, LLC, the review examined the operational conditions and decision-making processes during the opening hours of the second-most destructive fire in California's history.
—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
In the opening hours, Almine Rech told me that a James Turrell wall installation went for just under $1 million.
—
Nate Freeman,
Vanity Fair,
15 May 2026
With six bedrooms, no real communal spaces, and a reception with varying opening hours, this is definitely more guesthouse than hotel.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
The Navy deployed carbon-fiber warheads on Tomahawk missiles in the opening hours of the 1991 Gulf War, disabling roughly 85% of Iraq’s electricity supply.
—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
6 Apr. 2026
Iran confirmed the deaths and vowed revenge, especially for the killing of Larijani, the country’s de facto leader since Israel killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in the opening hours of the Iran war.
—
Peter Weber,
TheWeek,
18 Mar. 2026
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