timetable

noun

time·​ta·​ble ˈtīm-ˌtā-bəl How to pronounce timetable (audio)
1
: a table of departure and arrival times of trains, buses, or airplanes
2
a
: a schedule showing a planned order or sequence
time-table transitive verb

Examples of timetable in a Sentence

checked the timetable of events to see if I'd be able to get something to eat beforehand
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However, the Commerce Department spokeswoman indicated that debate about the new approach is still underway, and no timetable has been established for the final rule. Benj Edwards, ArsTechnica, 8 May 2025 Deacon said Slimane, who left the creative helm of Celine last year, has managed his career with aplomb, pursuing his interests in design and photography, and working to his own timetable. Footwear News, 5 May 2025 The latest setback is widely expected to sideline the three-time Pro Bowler for the entire 2025 season, although Watson pushed back against that timetable. Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2025 The companies have said the transaction would close by the first half of 2025, but that timetable has come into question in recent weeks. Dade Hayes, Deadline, 25 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for timetable

Word History

First Known Use

1838, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of timetable was in 1838

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“Timetable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/timetable. Accessed 11 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

timetable

noun
time·​ta·​ble ˈtīm-ˌtā-bəl How to pronounce timetable (audio)
1
: a table telling when a plane, bus, or train leaves or arrives
2
: a list showing the order in which something is planned to be done

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