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BST

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/biː ɛs tiː/

daylight saving time in the UK

Etymology
Etymology Information

'BST' is an abbreviation for 'British Summer Time'.

Historical Evolution

The concept of daylight saving time was first proposed by George Hudson in 1895 and was adopted by the UK during World War I.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it was introduced to make better use of daylight during the longer days of summer, and this purpose remains the same today.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

british Summer Time, the daylight saving time observed in the UK during the summer months.

The clocks go forward one hour when BST starts.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42