daylight-saving time
(day-light-sav-ing-time)
5 syllables
Definition
noun. time during which clocks are set one hour ahead of local standard time; widely adopted during summer to provide extra daylight in the evenings
Example Sentence
It took awhile to adjust to daylight-saving time. Spelled with a dash.
Synonyms
daylight time; daylight saving; British Summer Time
Antonyms
standard time
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