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clock radio

noun

a radio combined with an alarm clock in a compact cabinet, the clock serving as a timer to turn the radio on or off at a preset time.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of clock radio¹

An Americanism dating back to 1960–65

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Example Sentences

In this season’s unprecedented six-game first round, the Bills wound up playing their opening game early on Saturday afternoon, so he made his peace with setting a clock radio to turn on at kickoff.

From Washington Post

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