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regular hours — the normal working hours that most people work, typically Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the normal working hours that most people work, typically Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈreɡjələr ˈaʊərz/

Example Sentences

  • The vampire couldn't get a job because he couldn't work regular hours.
  • Our customer service is available only during regular hours.
  • She loves her new job because she finally works regular hours and can have dinner with her family.

regular hours

NOUN

[/ˈreɡjələr ˈaʊərz/]

the normal working hours that most people work, typically Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM

several office employees sit at their desks typing on computers and reviewing documents during daytime. A large wall clock shows it's 2 PM as natural sunlight streams through windows. The workers appear relaxed and focused, following their predictable daily routine. Colleagues chat briefly between tasks while maintaining their steady work pace. Other employees walk by carrying coffee cups and files in the background.  people working during normal business hours from morning to evening on weekdays
💡 Concept

several office employees sit at their desks typing on computers and reviewing documents during daytime. A large wall clock shows it's 2 PM as natural sunlight streams through windows. The workers appear relaxed and focused, following their predictable daily routine. Colleagues chat briefly between tasks while maintaining their steady work pace. Other employees walk by carrying coffee cups and files in the background. people working during normal business hours from morning to evening on weekdays

His particular focus on regular hours brings perfect balance!
🎵 Rhyme

His particular focus on regular hours brings perfect balance!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈreɡjələr ˈaʊərz/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈreɡjʊlə ˈaʊəz/

🌳Etymology

Rootregul-
Suffix--ar

Origin

Regular derives from Latin regularis (meaning 'according to rule'), while hours comes from Greek hora (meaning 'time' or 'season'). Together, the phrase denotes a fixed or recurring period of time that follows a predictable pattern.

Breakdown

regular (from Latin regula, 'rule' + -aris, 'of or pertaining to') + hours (from Greek hora, 'time' or 'hour'). The compound expresses time intervals that follow established norms or schedules.

🎵Rhyme

regular
icular
particular

🔗Collocations

work regular hours
keep regular hours
during regular hours
regular business hours
outside regular hours
regular office hours

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

“The vampire couldn't get a job because he couldn't work regular hours.”

“Our customer service is available only during regular hours.”

“She loves her new job because she finally works regular hours and can have dinner with her family.”

“The bank is closed - you can only access your account during regular hours.”

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