SKIP TO CONTENT

like clockwork

/laɪk ˌklɑkˈwʌrk/
IPA guide

Definitions of like clockwork
  1. adverb
    with regularity and precision
    “the rocket launch went off like clockwork
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
  • MLA
  • APA
  • Chicago

Copy citation
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘like clockwork'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family