daylight saving time
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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1908
First Known Use of daylight saving time
1908
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME Defined for English Language Learners
daylight saving time
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
Definition of daylight saving time for Students
: time usually one hour ahead of standard time
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