o'clock

adverb
o'·​clock | \ ə-ˈkläk How to pronounce o'clock (audio) , ō-\

Definition of o'clock

1 : according to the clock the time is three o'clock
2 used for indicating position or direction as if on a clock dial that is oriented vertically or horizontally an airplane approaching at six o'clock

Examples of o'clock in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Twelve o'clock high: WWII-era B-17 coming to Indy for flights, tours next month The Indianapolis-to-Phoenix flight is one of 28 new routes Allegiant announced this week nationwide. Fox59, Indianapolis Star, "Allegiant adds Indianapolis to Phoenix flight," 20 June 2017

First Known Use of o'clock

1535, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for o'clock

contraction of of the clock

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o'clock

adverb

English Language Learners Definition of o'clock

: according to the clock

o'clock

adverb
o'·​clock | \ ə-ˈkläk How to pronounce o'clock (audio) \

Kids Definition of o'clock

: according to the clock The time is one o'clock.