lifesaver
noun
life·sav·er
ˈlīf-ˌsā-vər 
1
: one trained to save lives of drowning persons
2
: one that is at once timely and effective in time of distress or need
Examples of lifesaver in a Sentence
a surgical procedure that has been a lifesaver for many people
This multipurpose tool can be a real lifesaver when something needs fixing.
Frozen dinners can be lifesavers for busy parents.
Thanks so much for offering to help. You're a real lifesaver!
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Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
That’s why a baby monitor can be a lifesaver, but not any old hand-me-down model will do.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 24 June 2025
The travel-sized version is a lifesaver for those who need an effective yet gentle cleanser on the go.
—Jené Luciani Sena
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 24 June 2025
The meal's a lifesaver for the solo vegan eater without time to prep a meal, and WIRED vegan reviewer Molly Higgins appreciated that the meals mostly relied on the natural flavors of the vegetables themselves, accented with flavors like curry and lemongrass.
—Matthew Korfhage, Wired News, 28 May 2025
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“Lifesaver.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lifesaver. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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lifesaver
noun
life·sav·er
ˈlīf-ˌsā-vər
1
: a person trained to save the lives of drowning persons
2
: something that relieves distress when most needed
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