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alarm clock

noun

  1. a clock with a bell or buzzer that can be set to sound at a particular time, as to awaken someone.


alarm clock

noun

  1. a clock with a mechanism that sounds at a set time: used esp for waking a person up
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of alarm clock1

First recorded in 1690–1700
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In this as in so many other ways, Donald Trump serves as history’s alarm clock.

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They set their alarm clocks for early morning workouts.

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Jim agreed to the plan, only later to realize most of the prime items — a record player, radio, desk and alarm clock — were on his brother’s side of the room.

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And when I didn’t reply he sent an alarm clock emoji and told me: 'Time’s running out.'

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Opinions from sleep experts vary on the use of alarm clocks.

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