work-hour

or work·hour, working hour

[ wurk-ouuhr, -ou-er ]

noun

1. any of the hours of a day during which work is done, as in an office, usually between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Word History and Origins

Origin of work-hour¹

First recorded in 1840–50

Example Sentences

“The current work-hour system does not convey the increasingly diverse and sophisticated needs of employers and employees by restricting the choices of workers and firms alike,” Lee said in a statement this week.

From Washington Post

The state Department of Labor and Industries said in a statemen Wednesday it’s the most work-hour violations involving minors the state has ever uncovered.

From Washington Times

No plant had received a work-hour waiver as of Thursday, regulators said.

From Washington Times

After all, research has shown that exercise can significantly boost mental health, whether a work-hour walk, team sports, cycling, aerobics.

From Seattle Times

“If you work as a monk, too often you work without work-hour management,” Shirakura told AFP.

From The Guardian