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!

Recent Examples on the Web

In one of the photos, the couple was smiling with double strollers, which parents of multiples know can be a lifesaver! —Anna Halkidis, Parents, 9 June 2024

Air conditioning is a lifesaver in these conditions, but a much older technology could protect your safety, your budget, and even the planet. —Matt Fuchs, TIME, 5 June 2024

Municipalities have appealed to lawmakers and the governor to continue the $1 billion annual grant, calling it a lifesaver. —Vik Jolly, Sacramento Bee, 3 June 2024

This service is a lifesaver for those last-minute requirements. —Ascend Agency, Baltimore Sun, 1 Mar. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1887, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

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