o'clock

adverb

o'·clock | \ə-ˈkläk,

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Definition of o'clock

1 : according to the clock the time is three o'clock

2 —used for indicating position or direction as if on a clock dial that is oriented vertically or horizontally an airplane approaching at six o'clock

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Twelve o'clock high: WWII-era B-17 coming to Indy for flights, tours next month The Indianapolis-to-Phoenix flight is one of 28 new routes Allegiant announced this week nationwide. — Fox59, Indianapolis Star, "Allegiant adds Indianapolis to Phoenix flight," 20 June 2017

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The first known use of o'clock was in 1535

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o'clock

adverb

English Language Learners Definition of o'clock

: according to the clock

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o'clock

adverb

o'·clock | \ə-ˈkläk

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Kids Definition of o'clock

: according to the clock The time is one o'clock.

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