waking hours

plural noun

: the hours in the day that a person is awake
He spent all his waking hours working on the project.

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Many of us spend many of our waking hours at work. — Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026 The mother spends her waking hours working on other people’s farms and performing tasks the neighbors prefer not to do themselves. — The Know, Denver Post, 31 May 2026 In the cafe's early days, Yeung spent most of her waking hours at the shop, often working 12-hour days and personally whisking every drink. — Mike Winters mickey Todiwala, CNBC, 4 June 2026 On day two, the icing schedule is 20 minutes on, 40 minutes off during waking hours and by day three, icing can typically be stopped. — Michele Promaulayko, Allure, 17 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for waking hours

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

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