time-saving

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adjective

time-sav·​ing ˈtīm-ˌsā-viŋ 

: intended or serving to expedite something

time-saving kitchen appliances

time-saver

ˈtīm-ˌsā-vər 

noun

time-saver

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noun

: something that saves time

Examples of time-saving in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

From time-saving kitchen gadgets and food warmers to festive serving platters, Thanksgiving table decorations and clever ways to store leftovers, there are plenty of products that can help make the holiday feel a little less stressful. — ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026

Summary Private aviation is evolving from a luxury symbol to a crucial time-saving business tool for ultra-high-net-worth individuals. — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026

For some items, like biscuits or pie crust, having the butter already frozen and ready to grate into dough is a time-saving shortcut for ultraflaky layers. — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2026

Shatterproof cups, colorful plastic mixing bowls, vinyl tablecloths—all were marketed as time-saving solutions to ease a housewife’s burden. — Shoshi Parks, Popular Science, 30 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1812, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for time-saving

• autoclaving
• misbehaving
• behaving
• engraving
• enslaving
• lifesaving
• repaving
• braving
• caving
• craving
• graving
• laving

Kids Definition

time-saving

adjective

time-sav·​ing

ˈtīm-ˌsā-viŋ

: designed to get something done quicker

time-saver

-ˌsā-vər

noun