study hall

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noun

(in some schools) a room used solely or chiefly for studying.

a period of time in a school day, set aside for study and doing homework, usually under the supervision of a teacher and in a room designated for this purpose.

Origin of study hall

First recorded in 1840–50

Words nearby study hall

studious, studly, studwork, study, study group, study hall, stuff, stuff and nonsense, stuff gown, stuff it, stuff one's face

Example sentences from the Web for study hall

"I'm sorry to be late, Allan," he said pleasantly as he came through the study-hall door.

The Black Fawn |James Arthur Kjelgaard
After this interview, Roy looked a long time out of the study-hall window.

'As Gold in the Furnace' |John E. Copus
Then, noting that the eyes of her pupils were fixed in concerted gaze on the study-hall door, she turned sharply.

Marjorie Dean |Pauline Lester
The opening of the study-hall door interrupted her worried reflections.

Marjorie Dean |Pauline Lester

Before going to bed on the night of the play I hung my sweater on a peg in the study-hall.

'As Gold in the Furnace' |John E. Copus

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study hall

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Origin of study hall

Words nearby study hall

Example sentences from the Web for study hall