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day school

–noun
1. a school open for instruction on weekdays only, usually from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.
2. a school conducted in the daytime (distinguished from night school ).
3. a private school for pupils living outside the school (distinguished from boarding school ).

Origin:
1775–85
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day school  
n.  
  1. A private school for pupils living at home.

  2. A school that holds classes during the day.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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