What does "business hours" mean?

The hours and days when a given business is available to the public.

Business hours

Common synonyms include: city hall office hours, community center hours, hours, hours of operation, hours of service, hrs.

noun

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Noun

1
The hours and days when a given business is available to the public. plural, plural-only
"Business hours are from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday."
2
The hours and days when businesses generally operate; 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday. plural, plural-only

"Business hours are from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday."