alarm clock

noun

: a clock that can be set to sound an alarm at a desired time

Examples of alarm clock in a Sentence

She set the alarm clock for six o'clock. The alarm clock went off at six o'clock.
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It can be turned into a bedside alarm clock and a daily planner, sounding alerts for programmed meetings, tasks and appointments. New Atlas, 12 Dec. 2024 The answer is room service and a retro alarm clock. Matthew Medendorp, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2024 In the meantime, Nintendo has launched a $99 alarm clock and is prepping a new MMO game. Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 6 Nov. 2024 Smart alarm clocks offer unique styles, sounds and routines to make sure waking up is as unique and individual experience as going to sleep is. Mason Leib, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for alarm clock 

Word History

First Known Use

1662, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of alarm clock was in 1662

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“Alarm clock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alarm%20clock. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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alarm clock

noun
: a clock that can be set to sound an alarm at any desired time

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