cet-

1. a combining form meaning “whale,” used in the formation of compound words.

   cetane.

CET

abbreviation

1. Central European Time

2. Common External Tariff

Word History and Origins

Origin of CET¹

Combining form representing Greek kêtos whale

Example Sentences

But it's predicted to be cooler - between 24 and 27C - for the later 21:00 CET kick-offs.

From BBC

When England and France play later that day in Zurich's Stadion Letzigrund, the temperature should have dropped to 25C by 21:00 CET, while there's only a slight chance of rain.

From BBC

The grand final of the Eurovision Song Contest takes place in Basel, Switzerland at 20:00 BST / 21:00 CET on Saturday, 17 May.

From BBC

The handover ceremony will take place ahead of ahead of the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 semi final draw, which will be streamed live at 19:00 CET.

From BBC

In Hesse, home to the glittering towers of financial capital Frankfurt, the CDU were forecast to get 34.6% of the vote for the state legislature, likely allowing them to govern for another term, projections for ARD state broadcaster at around 2200 CET showed.

From Reuters