zero period

noun

A high school class that is offered early in the morning, before the scheduled start of the school day.

Meanings

nounzero period (plural zero periods)

plural zero periods

  1. educationA high school class that is offered early in the morning, before the scheduled start of the school day.
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Chicago

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