digital watch
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of digital watch
First recorded in 1970–75
Example Sentences
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“It sounded like a digital watch alarm,” she said of the noise coming from the backyard.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
At Blackstone, Ostrover talked openly about his working-class roots and wore a Timex Ironman digital watch to client meetings.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026
As she cleans house, Linda quietly taps a button on her digital watch to time each chore, recording the tally in a journal once it is completed.
From Salon • Aug. 19, 2024
He now uses a digital watch as he can't tell time using a clock face.
From BBC • Nov. 29, 2022
He wore normal clothes: black T-shirt, jeans, tennis shoes, a digital watch.
From "The Maze Runner" by James Dashner
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