timetable

noun

time·​ta·​ble ˈtīm-ˌtā-bəl 

1

: a table of departure and arrival times of trains, buses, or airplanes

2

a

: a schedule showing a planned order or sequence

b

: program sense 3

time-table transitive verb

Synonyms of timetable

• schedule
• agenda
• calendar

Examples of timetable in a Sentence

checked the timetable of events to see if I'd be able to get something to eat beforehand

Recent Examples on the Web

The hope is to release it on an accelerated timetable next year. — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026

Despite this, there is no definitive timetable for his return, and even though coach Drinkwitz has repeatedly said as much, the questions still persist at every one of his weekly pressers. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026

His return timetable remains unclear as the Chiefs (4-0) prepare to play host to the Chargers (0-4) on Sunday at Arrowhead Stadium. — Kansas City Star, 12 Oct. 2026

The company has not disclosed a production timetable or the number of vehicles the Series C financing will fund. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 11 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1838, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for timetable

• damnable
• disable
• enable
• roundtable
• turntable
• unable
• unstable
• able
• chaebol
• fable
• label
• sable

Kids Definition

timetable

noun

time·​ta·​ble ˈtīm-ˌtā-bəl 

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