time clock

noun

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

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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 As mentioned in an earlier column, nature’s time clock seems to be a little ahead this spring. — Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026 Generally speaking, the twice-a-year daylight saving time clock changes are unpopular. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for time clock

Word History

First Known Use

1887, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 7 Jul. 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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