Definition of daylight saving time
:time usually one hour ahead of standard time — called also
daylight saving, daylight savings, daylight savings time, daylight time
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First Known Use of daylight saving time
1908
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME Defined for English Language Learners
daylight saving time
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Definition of daylight saving time for English Language Learners
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: a period of the year between spring and fall when clocks in the U.S. are set one hour ahead of standard time
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME Defined for Kids
daylight saving time
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Definition of daylight saving time for Students
:time usually one hour ahead of standard time
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