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.

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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 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 The government had initially ruled out extending pub opening hours in the aftermath of England’s last-32 win over DR Congo on Wednesday. — Ali Rampling, New York Times, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for opening hours

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“Opening hours.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/opening%20hours. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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