central time

noun

often capitalized C
: the time of the sixth time zone west of Greenwich that includes the central U.S. see time zone illustration

Examples of central time in a Sentence

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All times are in central time and subject to change. Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 18 July 2024 Meet at the Outdoor Education Pavillion at 10 a.m. central time. Indianapolis Star, The Indianapolis Star, 2 Aug. 2024 Meet at the Nature Center at 10 a.m. central time and travel back hundreds of years in a matter of minutes. Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 30 May 2024 Meet at the Outdoor Education Pavilion at 1 pm.. central time for this program and take-home craft. Planetarium Program, 2 p.m. at Turkey Run State Park in Marshall: Star gazing is as old as time. Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 9 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for central time 

Word History

First Known Use

1883, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of central time was in 1883

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“Central time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/central%20time. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

central time

noun
often capitalized C
: the time of the 6th time zone west of Greenwich that includes the central U.S.
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