timer

noun

tim·​er ˈtī-mər 

: one that times: such as

a

: timepiece

especially : a stopwatch for timing races

b

: timekeeper

c

: a device (such as a clock) that indicates by a sound the end of an interval of time or that starts or stops a device at predetermined times

Synonyms

• chronometer
• clock
• timekeeper
• timepiece

Examples of timer in a Sentence

He was the official timer for the race.

She set the timer on the oven for one hour.

The timer is set to go off in 15 minutes.

Recent Examples on the Web

The timer itself is also built with IP54 waterproof material and a sealed battery cover that keeps moisture out for long lasting durability. —Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2024

The dashboard screen displays a picture of the fan and its name, along with buttons for turning the fan and the lamp on and off, and for setting an off timer. —PCMAG, 15 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1841, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing timer

• all-timer
• egg timer
• full-timer
• old-timer
• one-timer

Kids Definition

timer

noun

tim·​er ˈtī-mər 

1

a

: timepiece

b

: timekeeper sense 2

2

: a clocklike device that turns something on or off at a set time or gives a signal at the end of a period of time