BST
|B/S/T|
B2
/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
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42