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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For a century, the 2,448 mile road stretching across eight states and three time zones has been synonymous with mom-and-pop diners and America’s Heartland. Audrey Pachuta, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026 Tour gaps usually exist to let artists recharge, not to bolt across time zones for a four-hour event. Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2026 However, some resorts have their own time zone (to give their guests some more daylight hours). Shradha Shahani, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026 The next puzzle will be available at midnight in your time zone. Mark Cooper, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026 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 2 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

time zone

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

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