The opening hours
Example: Opening hours indicate when location is accessible to visitors
Definition
"The opening hours" refer to the specific times during which a place, such as a store, museum, or tourist attraction, is open and accessible to visitors or customers. These hours inform people when they can enter or use the services provided by the location.
Etymology
The phrase "the opening hours" comes from the word 'open,' meaning to allow access or make available, combined with 'hours,' referring to specific time periods. 'Open' originates from Old English 'openian,' meaning to uncover or make accessible, while 'hours' comes from Old French 'ore,' meaning a division of the day. Did you know that specifying opening hours became especially important with the rise of commercial and public services to manage visitor flow efficiently?
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"The opening hours" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Tourism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 135 commonly used words.
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