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daylight saving time
noun
: a period of the year between spring and fall when clocks in the U.S. are set one hour ahead of standard time
Full 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
1919
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DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME Defined for Kids
daylight saving time
noun
Definition of DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME for Kids
: time usually one hour ahead of standard time
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