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fast time

American  

noun

Informal.
  1. daylight-saving time.


Etymology

Origin of fast time

An Americanism dating back to 1930–35

Example Sentences

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I was like, ‘Yeah, today’s going to be a fast time.’

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 20, 2026

In a sport where supporters are used to being burned by things that seem too good to be true, some have cast shade on a relative unknown 30-year-old suddenly running such a fast time.

From BBC Jun. 20, 2023

She raced after her closest rival, Olympic champion Corinne Suter, failed to post a fast time and ended 19th.

From Seattle Times Mar. 16, 2022

"The audiovisual industry moves fast, time is money on TV, so turnaround for translations can be fast," she added.

From Fox News Oct. 6, 2021

When I was in fifth grade, I didn’t know how fast time could move.

From "Harbor Me" by Jacqueline Woodson

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