alarm clock
noun
a clock with a bell or buzzer that can be set to sound at a particular time, as to awaken someone.
alarm clocks
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pluralof alarm clock.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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These alarm clocks have novel ways to rouse deep sleepers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 7, 2026
"I haven't decided what I'll do next, but for now, I'm going to enjoy a life without alarm clocks".
From Barron's ● Nov. 8, 2025
Sunrise alarm clocks can help with that too - they mimic daylight and start gradually getting brighter before they ring.
From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2025
So if you opt for this locale, maybe just use those Bluetooth-enabled alarm clocks to play the “Soul” soundtrack on repeat as a bit of low-level white noise.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 2, 2024
It seems that alarm clocks stop working when your dog chews the wires while you’re busy trying to get your English assignment done.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
