time clock

noun

: a clock that stamps starting and quitting times on an employee's time card

Examples of time clock in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Debate over his defensive position — and perhaps when to start his service time clock — did. —Chandler Rome, The Athletic, 12 Feb. 2025

Those in favor of seasonal time clock changes cite children walking to school in the dark with daylight saving time used in the winter. —Sheldon H. Jacobson, Boston Herald, 30 Oct. 2024

So, if grad school and work have you at capacity, don’t worry about anyone else’s time clock for love or anything else. —Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 17 Aug. 2024

Besides the fact that Eldridge spent all of nine games at Double-A, there’s no reason to get a head start on his service time clock while occupying a 40-man spot that could be used to protect another prospect from the Rule 5 draft this winter. —Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 14 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1887, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for time clock

• aftershock
• antiknock
• arawak
• hollyhock
• interlock
• isopach
• manioc
• shuttlecock
• tomahawk
• weathercock
• alcock
• beanstalk

Kids Definition

time clock

noun

: a clock that stamps an employee's starting and quitting times on his or her time card