Pacific time
noun
See under standard time.
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Origin of Pacific time
1An Americanism dating back to 1880–85
- Also called Pacific Standard Time .
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How to use Pacific time in a sentence
"Six forty-four, Pacific time," Harold says, looking at his watch.
The Stacks: Harold Conrad Was Many Things, But He Was Never, Ever Dull | Mark Jacobson | March 8, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTFrom there to the Pacific coast, it's called 'Pacific time' and is another hour later.
The Boy with the U. S. Weather Men | Francis William Rolt-Wheeler
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