Daylight savings time
Definition
A common misspelling of 'Daylight Saving Time' (DST), the practice of setting clocks forward by one hour during warmer months to extend evening daylight hours and conserve energy.
The biannual ritual where society collectively pretends to 'save' time by fiddling with clocks, often leading to widespread grogginess and calendar confusion.
Examples
Daylight savings time struck again, turning my 7 a.m. alarm into an existential crisis at 6 a.m.
She blamed daylight savings time for showing up late, but really it was just her coffee addiction demanding an extra hour.
Farmers love daylight savings time because their cows don't wear watches and refuse to adjust.
Every fall, daylight savings time gives back the hour it stole, like a forgetful thief returning your socks.