Word: Daylight-Savings Time
Definition:Daylight-savings time (often abbreviated as DST) is a period when clocks are set forward by one hour from standard time, usually in the spring. This change is made to have more daylight during the evening hours, especially in the summer. Typically, clocks are set forward in March and set back again in November.
Usage Instructions: - Use "daylight-savings time" when talking about the practice of changing the time on clocks to make better use of daylight. - It is commonly used in everyday conversations, news articles, and discussions about time management or seasonal changes.
Example Sentence: "We need to set our clocks forward one hour because daylight-savings time starts this weekend."
Advanced Usage: - When discussing the effects of daylight-savings time, you might say, "Some people argue that daylight-savings time can disrupt sleep patterns and cause confusion."
Word Variants: - Daylight savings (without the hyphen) - Daylight savings time (more common in some regions) - DST (abbreviation)
Different Meanings: - In general contexts, "daylight" refers to the natural light of day, while "savings" refers to the act of saving time or energy, but together they specifically relate to the time adjustment practice.
Synonyms: - Summer time (used in some English-speaking countries) - Time change (a more general term)
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:While there are no specific idioms or phrasal verbs that directly relate to "daylight-savings time," you might hear phrases like: - "Spring forward, fall back," which is a mnemonic to remember how to adjust clocks for daylight-savings time (set clocks forward in the spring and back in the fall).
Cultural Note:Not all countries observe daylight-savings time. Some places choose to remain on standard time all year round.