date line

American  

noun

1. International Date Line.

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date line British  

noun

1. (often capitals) short for International Date Line

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date line Scientific  

/ dāt /

1. The International Date Line.

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Etymology

Origin of date line

First recorded in 1875–80

Example Sentences

The longer answer is that no international rules govern the location of the date line, and its exact coordinates depend on the shifting whims of governments.

From New York Times

She performed in Japan on Saturday night before a flight across nine time zones and the international date line to reach the U.S.

From Seattle Times

Swift wrapped up the last of four shows in Japan on Saturday night, then hopped on a private plane at Haneda Airport for a flight across nine time zones and the international date line.

From Seattle Times

The prospect of this race against time, crossing nine time zones and the international date line, has fired imaginations, and speculation, for weeks.

From Seattle Times

Sports journalists and the Embassy of Japan become overnight experts on the international date line and travel logistics.

From New York Times