Time-Related Words and Phrases

Discover the top 50 most commonly used time-related words and phrases, complete with examples and explanations.

No.	Word/Phrase	Example Sentence	Explanation
1	Time	Can you tell me what the time is?	Refers to the indefinite continued progress of existence.
2	Hour	The meeting lasted an hour.	A period of time equal to 60 minutes.
3	Minute	Wait here for five minutes, please.	A period of time equal to 60 seconds.
4	Second	I'll be back in a second.	A very short period of time.
5	Clock	The clock on the wall is ten minutes fast.	A device for measuring and showing time.
6	Watch	He glanced at his watch during the exam.	A small timepiece worn on the wrist.
7	Midnight	The train will leave at midnight.	12:00 AM; the middle of the night.
8	Noon	Let's meet at noon for lunch.	12:00 PM; midday.
9	Morning	I prefer to exercise in the morning.	The time from sunrise to noon.
10	Afternoon	I have a meeting scheduled for the afternoon.	The time from noon to evening.
11	Evening	We are having dinner guests this evening.	The time from late afternoon to night.
12	Night	The city is beautiful at night.	The time from evening to morning.
13	Day	A day consists of 24 hours.	A period of time from sunrise to sunset.
14	Week	I'll be on vacation next week.	A period of seven days.
15	Month	My birthday is next month.	A period of about four weeks.
16	Year	2022 has been an eventful year.	A period of 365 days.
17	Decade	Fashion has changed a lot over the last decade.	A period of 10 years.
18	Century	We're living in the 21st century.	A period of 100 years.
19	Millennium	This ancient artifact dates back to a previous millennium.	A period of 1,000 years.
20	Today	I have a lot to do today.	This current day.
21	Tomorrow	I will finish the work tomorrow.	The day after today.
22	Yesterday	I saw him yesterday.	The day before today.
23	A.M. (Ante Meridiem)	I wake up at 6 A.M. every day.	Referring to the time from midnight to noon.
24	P.M. (Post Meridiem)	Let's meet at 5 P.M.	Referring to the time from noon to midnight.
25	Time zone	New York and California are in different time zones.	A region of the globe with the same standard time.
26	GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)	GMT is used as the standard time against which others are set.	The mean solar time at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London.
27	Daylight Saving Time	Don't forget to adjust your clocks for daylight saving time.	The practice of setting the clock forward by one hour during warmer months.
28	Alarm	I set an alarm to wake up early.	A device that makes a loud sound as a warning or signal.
29	Timer	Use a timer to track how long the cake bakes.	A device that measures time intervals.
30	Stopwatch	He used a stopwatch to time his run.	A watch used for measuring exact time intervals, especially in sports.
31	Schedule	I need to check my schedule to see if I'm free.	A plan for carrying out a process or procedure.
32	Deadline	The project deadline is next Friday.	The latest time by which something should be completed.
33	Duration	The duration of the movie is two hours.	The time during which something continues.
34	Period	There was a brief period of silence.	A length or portion of time.
35	Era	We are living in the digital era.	A long and distinct period of history.
36	Epoch	The Victorian epoch was known for its cultural advancements.	A particular period of time in history.
37	Eon	The earth was formed eons ago.	An indefinite and very long period of time.
38	Set the time	Don't forget to set the time on your new clock.	Adjust a clock to show the correct time.
39	Check the time	She frequently checks the time during her exam.	Look at a clock to see what time it is.
40	Save time	Planning ahead can help you save time.	To use time efficiently.
41	Waste time	Playing games all day is a waste of time.	To use time unproductively.
42	Spend time	I like to spend time with my family on weekends.	To pass time in a particular manner.
43	Make time	Despite his busy schedule, he makes time for exercise.	To find time to do something in a busy schedule.
44	Lose track of time	I lost track of time reading this fascinating book.	To forget about the time because you are so absorbed in something.
45	On time	She always arrives on time for meetings.	To be punctual; not late.
46	In time	He arrived just in time for dinner.	To arrive at the right moment.
47	Out of time	We are out of time to complete this task.	Not having any time left.
48	Time flies	Time flies when you're having fun.	Time seems to pass quickly.
49	Time travel	Many science fiction stories are about time travel.	The concept of moving between different points in time.
50	Time management	Good time management is key to success.	The process of planning and controlling how much time to spend on specific activities.