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Central time

American

noun

standard time

Etymology

Origin of Central time

An Americanism dating back to 1880–85

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Races that take place entirely within the Central time zone could be called during the 8 p.m.

From Seattle Times • May 24, 2024

If you are in the Midwest and in the Central time zone, such as Chicago, back it up an hour and make it 6:01 p.m.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2024

Central time, the Clippers could see their season slipping away.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2024

Central time at the William C. Holman Correctional Facility, though it could be carried out any time until 6 a.m. the next morning.

From New York Times • Jan. 24, 2024

There is a N. Y. Central time table on my desk and I am eternally looking up train connections until I feel like a bureau of information.

From Letters of a Dakota Divorcee by Burr, Jane

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