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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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Come morning, the alarm clock slowly illuminates to mimic the sunrise for a more peaceful awakening.
—Talia Abbas, Glamour, 13 Sep. 2024
Getting back on a school schedule can be a brutal adjustment, but this alarm clock will make the transition much more pleasant.
—Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 17 July 2024
No alarm clock today because my first meeting isn’t until 9:30 a.m.
—R29 Team, refinery29.com, 1 July 2024
Right now is the perfect time to upgrade your bedroom with breathable sheets to keep cool at night, an editor-beloved mattress, and a sunrise alarm clock that mimics the gentle glow of dawn to wake you.
—Jenifer Calle, Glamour, 16 July 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1662, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near alarm clock
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“Alarm clock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alarm%20clock. Accessed 5 Oct. 2024.
Kids Definition
alarm clock
noun
: a clock that can be set to sound an alarm at any desired time
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