time clock

noun

Synonyms of time clocknext
: a clock that stamps starting and quitting times on an employee's time card

Examples of time clock in a Sentence

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Generally speaking, the twice-a-year daylight saving time clock changes are unpopular. Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026 The scoreboards went out, the time clocks were stopped and play was halted on all four sheets. Zack Pierce, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026 Kissen encouraged people to try and find folks who have similar time clocks. Lily Hautau, CNN Money, 26 Jan. 2026 The one-time refinery worker, who showed up each day in a hard hat, said national Democrats have gone out of their way to alienate people who punch time clocks and take their showers after work. John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 25 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for time clock

Word History

First Known Use

1887, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of time clock was in 1887

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“Time clock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/time%20clock. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.

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time clock

noun
: a clock that stamps an employee's starting and quitting times on his or her time card

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