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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Virtual Team Management Success depends on coordinating team members across different time zones and cultures, much like modern global business teams. Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024 Overseeing three productions at three different stages and in various parts of the world and time zones has been an enormous logistical challenge. Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Oct. 2024 Online voting will be available to fans in any time zone in the U.S., its territories, and Canada via dwtsvote.abc.com. Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 22 Oct. 2024 This is only the second day of acclimating to the east coast time zone since finishing a project Milioti shot abroad. Nick Romano, EW.com, 14 Oct. 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 5 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

time zone

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

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