around the clock

1 of 2

phrase

variants or less commonly round the clock

1

: continuously for 24 hours : day and night without cessation

2

: without relaxation and heedless of time

around-the-clock

2 of 2

adjective

ə-ˈrau̇nd-ṯẖə-ˈkläk 

: being in effect, continuing, or lasting 24 hours a day : constant

around-the-clock surveillance

Examples of around the clock in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Phrase

But in Newport Beach, officials said the city had so far avoided major damage and flooding after working around the clock to shore up berms. — Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026

While some brands and retailers rarely offer discounts—or don’t even maintain an ongoing sale or clearance section—Revolve gives shoppers plenty of deals around the clock. — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 8 Oct. 2026

Adjective

Explosions sound around-the-clock, becoming a constant of everyday life. — Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2026

After touchdown, the spacecraft will deploy a 20-m (66-ft)-tall solar array for around-the-clock electrical power. — David Szondy october 07, New Atlas, 7 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Phrase

1872, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1915, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for around the clock

• electroshock
• aftershock
• antiknock
• arawak
• hollyhock
• interlock
• manioc
• shuttlecock
• tomahawk
• weathercock
• alcock
• beanstalk