the clock

noun
UK: /ðə klɒk/
US: /ðə klɑːk/

  1. A device for telling the time that is usually fixed to a wall or stands on a shelf.

    1. I looked at the clock it was already late. [ ] [ ]
    2. The old clock in the hallway chimes every hour on the hour. [ ] [ ]
the clock idiom

  1. A situation in which time is an important factor, especially when trying to achieve something.

    1. We are racing against the clock to finish the project. [ ] [ ]
    2. The doctors were working against the clock to save the injured patient's life. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "the clock" is /ðə klɒk/ in British English and /ðə klɑːk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "the clock": "I looked at the clock it was already late.". More examples on the page.