alarm clock

Word parts

alarm + clock

Noun

Singular alarm clock

Plural alarm clocks

An alarm clock

1. (countable) An alarm clock is a clock that makes a sound at a certain time. People use alarm clocks to wake up from sleep at a time they choose.

   He set the alarm clock for 5.30am as he wanted to wake up early.

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