: 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
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
To meet that need, both districts have expanded mental health resources this year, including around-the-clock counseling access, therapy dogs on campus, more community events and free school supplies for all 4,600 Kerrville district students. Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2025 Most resorts have around-the-clock security keeping watch of the property. Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2025 The DuPage County Board and DuPage County Health Department cut the ribbon this week on the county’s new Crisis Recovery Center, which will offer around-the-clock support for individuals experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis. Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025 Key Facts The White House confirmed to Forbes earlier reports that more National Guard troops will be in D.C. on Wednesday night, supporting federal patrols that will shift to around-the-clock operations instead of just evening and night assignments. Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for around-the-clock

Word History

First Known Use

1915, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of around-the-clock was in 1915

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Around-the-clock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/around-the-clock. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on around-the-clock

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!