fast time

noun

Informal.

1. daylight-saving time.

Word History and Origins

Origin of fast time¹

An Americanism dating back to 1930–35

Example Sentences

She believes she may be the first runner to attempt a fast time on this particular route which incorporates the South West Coast Path and the Tamara Coast to Coast Way which runs along the historic border between Devon and Cornwall.

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His coach at Bishop Alemany, Terrell Stanley, said he gave Dezeurn permission to run a fast time.

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Washington was even more impressive in the second varsity eight, winning in a very fast time of 5:34.317, 2.6 seconds ahead of Princeton.

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Hope of a fast time quickly evaporated as the contenders opted not to follow the pacemaker and as Griggs got boxed midway through the closing lap, his fellow Irishman McElhinney was able to make his decisive break.

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"Every time we do step on the track, it's just going to be a really fast time because it has to be - or else you're not going to survive this event."

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