WordNet
n. a regularly scheduled session as part of a course of study [syn: course session, recitation]
Usage examples of "class period".
By the end of the class period, when Kurt merely strolled past me and out of the room without so much as a glance, I was convinced that Luke had been 100 percent right: I do have more power than I'd ever known.
Even Ricky Inman, whose smart mouth had gotten him in trouble at least twice per class period, had loved him.
Other students made presentations as the class period went on, but KC barely took in a word.
The class period was half over when she realized that it was too late for them to write.
That would fit into a school class period or fill a slot following a club luncheon.
Our class discussion continued for an hour and a half after the class period ended, and dominated the class for the next three weeks.