round-the-clock

adjective

ˈrau̇n(d)-ṯẖə-ˈkläk How to pronounce round-the-clock (audio)
Synonyms of round-the-clocknext
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With limitations of renewable energy sources coming to the fore, nuclear power offers a reliable and round-the-clock source of carbon-free energy, prompting countries to embrace it. — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2026 Abu Dhabi determined the only reliable way to intercept Houthi drones was dispatching its F-16s and Mirage 2000s on round-the-clock patrols. — Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026 The mix-up came amid the network’s round-the-clock coverage following Parton’s death from a brief battle with cancer on Tuesday. — Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2026 The Dutch police assigned round-the-clock bodyguards to protect Tahmasbi and began shuttling him through a series of safe houses. — Cora Engelbrecht, New Yorker, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for round-the-clock

Word History

First Known Use

1907, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of round-the-clock was in 1907

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“Round-the-clock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/round-the-clock. Accessed 6 Sep. 2026.

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