time zone

noun

: a geographic region within which the same standard time is used

Illustration of time zone

Illustration of time zone
  • A Pacific time
  • B mountain time
  • C central time
  • D eastern time

Examples of time zone in a Sentence

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The viewing time for the meteor shower will depend on your time zone. Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 12 Dec. 2024 Leaders must now intentionally rebuild these connections across time zones and remote setups. David Nour, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024 The couple will be in completely different time zones that day, with the game taking place at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City and her show in Vancouver. and fans alike have known for months that the pro would not make it to the show. Mauricio Viladegutt, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024 Where to watch the National Dog Show: The holiday presentation of the 2024 National Dog Show airs from 12 to 2 p.m. in all time zones on NBC and Peacock immediately after the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Kelli Bender, People.com, 26 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for time zone 

Word History

First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of time zone was in 1882

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“Time zone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/time%20zone. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

time zone

noun
: a geographic region within which the same standard time is used

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