What does "study hall" mean?

A class period, usually in boarding school or high school, where students are afforded the time for independent study and homework assignments, as part of the curriculum or after hours, the last notably as a punishment called detention.

What is a synonym for "study hall"?

Common synonyms include: learning space, study period, study room, work block.

Study hall

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Definitions

Noun

1
A class period, usually in boarding school or high school, where students are afforded the time for independent study and homework assignments, as part of the curriculum or after hours, the last notably as a punishment called detention. Canada, US, countable, uncountable
"He finished drafting his essay in study hall."
2
a classroom reserved for study wordnet
3
The classroom or other school hall used for such a purpose. Canada, US, countable, uncountable
"The supervising teacher's stern expression at the front of the drab study hall left little doubt that no nonsense would be tolerated there."
4
a period of time during the school day that is set aside for study wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

learning space study period study room work block

Antonyms

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class period free time play area recess

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"He finished drafting his essay in study hall."

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