Eastern time

noun

1. standard time

Word History and Origins

Origin of Eastern time¹

An Americanism dating back to 1880–85

Example Sentences

Eastern time — there would be no such comeback from Michigan State.

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Eastern time, making it perfect for checking out one’s fantasy players.

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Services are available between 2:00 and 11:00 pm Eastern time Monday through Friday and from 12:00 and 5:00 p.m. on Saturday.

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The president, Leavitt said, would host a “big, beautiful signing ceremony” Friday at 5 pm Eastern Time, marked by fireworks on the National Mall celebrating Independence Day — a deadline he imposed on the Republican caucus to secure passage of the legislation.

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Kick-off times for all fixtures will only be revealed after December's draw, but insiders told BBC Sport they expect matches in the eastern time zone to start at noon, 15:00, 18:00 and 21:00 local time - with all-important European audiences and the interests of broadcasters, advertisers and sponsors in mind.

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