round-the-clock

adjective

ˈrau̇n(d)-ṯẖə-ˈkläk How to pronounce round-the-clock (audio)
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Its owners lived a life of quiet routine, the antithesis of a round-the-clock party. — Paula Conway, Forbes.com, 17 June 2026 Americans see round-the-clock availability as dedication to the job. — Ashley Hass, The Conversation, 24 June 2026 This round-the-clock checking is especially helpful since noxious gases can leak from a number of places in a hotel room or Airbnb. — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 17 June 2026 She was forced to stay after Florida officials refused a federal demand that the state provide round-the-clock surveillance on her if she were returned home. — Josh Funk, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for round-the-clock

Word History

First Known Use

1907, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of round-the-clock was in 1907

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“Round-the-clock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/round-the-clock. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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