around-the-clock

[ uh-round-thuh-klok ]

adjective

1. continuing without pause or interruption:

   an around-the-clock guard on the prisoner.

Word History and Origins

Origin of around-the-clock¹

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

While the organization advertises its events as “peaceful” around-the-clock prayer vigils, California clinics have reported its members to authorities for harassment.

From Los Angeles Times

It has been an around-the-clock operation, with the engineers sending text messages to the robot via satellite.

From BBC

Roy said there’s been around-the-clock security and barriers in place at the New York location since the exhibit launched.

From Seattle Times

One competitor, Omnilert, pivoted from emergency alert systems to firearms detection several years ago and also offers around-the-clock monitoring centers to quickly review AI-detected guns and pass alerts onto local officials.

From Seattle Times

The service will run around-the-clock seven days a week.

From NewsForKids.net

Related Words

• continuous
• endless
• interminable
• never-ending
• nonstop
• ongoing
• perpetual
• relentless
• round-the-clock
• unending
• uninterrupted