daylight saving time

noun

Definition of daylight saving time

: 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 Pi Day might make losing an hour for the daylight saving time change a little easier – or at least more appetizing. — Kelly Tyko, USA TODAY, "Pi Day 2021 deals: Celebrate daylight savings time change with $3.14 pizza specials at 7-Eleven, Blaze, more," 14 Mar. 2021 But mostly sunny and mild is a nice way to begin daylight saving time, even with the gusty breeze. — Washington Post, "D.C.-area forecast: Follow the bouncing temperatures up, down, and then up again--with a few flakes possible," 14 Mar. 2021 With daylight saving time coming this weekend, drivers will have one less hour of sleep. — Sarah Brookbank, The Enquirer, "AAA: Hamilton, Butler, Warren and Clermont counties rank high for drowsy driving," 12 Mar. 2021 The idea is gaining some traction after a bipartisan group of U.S. senators this week reintroduced a bill that would eliminate standard time and keep daylight saving time year-round. — Justin Grieser, Anchorage Daily News, "Spring forward forever? US lawmakers consider keeping daylight saving time year-round.," 12 Mar. 2021 And yet polls suggest that 70 percent of Americans don’t approve of switching back and forth between standard time and daylight saving time. — Steve H. Hanke, National Review, "It’s Time to Dump Daylight Saving," 12 Mar. 2021 In that year, daylight saving time started the second Sunday in March and ended the first Sunday of November. — Stephanie Toone, ajc, "Daylight saving time: 7 things to know," 10 Mar. 2021 This year, daylight saving time ends on Sunday, Nov. 7. — Leada Gore | Lgore@al.com, al, "When does the time change? Get ready to ‘spring forward’ this weekend," 9 Mar. 2021 More:When does daylight saving time start this year? — Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, "Kentucky State Parks are about to reopen. Here's your guide to the great outdoors," 8 Mar. 2021

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“Daylight saving time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/daylight%20saving%20time. Accessed 12 Apr. 2021.

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