GMT
Americanabbreviation
Usage
What is GMT? GMT is short for Greenwich Mean Time, an international reference point for time zones. How is GMT pronounced?[ gee-em-tee ]
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Example Sentences
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On Tuesday, Sheppard told jurors he entered Aria's home after finishing work at 18:03 GMT.
From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026
Market focus is also on the European Central Bank rate decision due at 1215 GMT, where an interest rate increase is expected.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
Before the speech, expected at 0830 GMT, Leo will meet with Sanchez.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
The spacecraft achieved lift-off on a Vega-C rocket at 0352 GMT on Tuesday from Europe's spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana, on the northeastern coast of South America.
From Barron's • May 19, 2026
GMT polezeidom was meant to be a solid wall of oatmeal-thick bureaucracy, courtesy of some crafty, anonymous PDTalist.
From Eastern Standard Tribe by Doctorow, Cory
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