clock radio
noun
a radio combined with an alarm clock in a compact cabinet, the clock serving as a timer to turn the radio on or off at a preset time.
Origin of clock radio
1An Americanism dating back to 1960–65
Words Nearby clock radio
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How to use clock radio in a sentence
In this season’s unprecedented six-game first round, the Bills wound up playing their opening game early on Saturday afternoon, so he made his peace with setting a clock radio to turn on at kickoff.
Sports aren’t joyless. Just watch Sixers Piano Girl. | Dan Steinberg | January 21, 2021 | Washington Post
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