daylight saving time

noun

: time usually one hour ahead of standard time

called also daylight saving, daylight savings, daylight savings time, daylight time

Examples of daylight saving time in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Oregon and Washington are among more than a dozen states that have already passed legislation for the more publicly popular year-round daylight saving time. TIME, 9 Mar. 2024 As of July 25, 2022, the U.S. Department of Transportation noted that only Hawaii and parts of Arizona do not participate in daylight saving time. Chris Sims, The Indianapolis Star, 9 Mar. 2024 This is my timely reminder for all of you who live where daylight saving time is observed: Don’t forget to turn your clocks forward one hour tonight at bedtime. Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 9 Mar. 2024 Which states are trying to end daylight saving time? Diba Mohtasham, NPR, 8 Mar. 2024 With the telecast beginning at an earlier start time of 4 p.m. on the West Coast, coupled with daylight saving time, guests should be primed to party. Kathy A. McDonald, Variety, 6 Mar. 2024 Today, observing daylight saving time is controversial, with arguments for and against. Jireh Deng, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2024 Because of its desert climate, Arizona doesn't follow daylight saving time. USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2024 Didn’t California vote to get rid of daylight saving time? Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 28 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1908, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of daylight saving time was in 1908

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“Daylight saving time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/daylight%20saving%20time. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

daylight saving time

noun
: time usually one hour ahead of standard time

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