digital clock

noun

a clock that displays the time in numerical digits rather than by hands on a dial.

Origin

1975-80

Examples from the web for digital clock

Above the dial is the world's first digital clock, which changes every five minutes.
One patient reported that she was newly able, about a year after the treatment, to see the digital clock in the family car.
To his big desk's upper left is a wall-mounted digital clock that counts down seconds.
The numerals on a digital clock are each made up of some combination of seven line segments, as shown above.
The screen displays a digital clock, which counts down the time remaining.
The method incorporates the use of a digital clock, static cardboard replicas, and wall murals depicting school-day activities.
Place an easy-to-read digital clock on a bedside table.
Any appliance with a digital clock is still using power even when turned off.
Anything that has a digital clock or indicator light is subject to review.
The polling rate is set with the digital clock user interface that shows hours:minutes:seconds.

British Dictionary definitions for digital clock

noun

a clock or watch in which the hours, minutes, and sometimes seconds are indicated by digits, rather than by hands on a dial Compare analogue clock