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 statement contained no information about the construction project’s timetable. — David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 18 Aug. 2026

The Hamas official said the group is committed and waiting for mediators to start the 14-day negotiation period to work out a timetable for implementation. — ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026

There is no guarantee that the collaboration will produce commercially scalable quantum computers, and the companies have not disclosed detailed specifications, production volumes or a timetable for the new hardware. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 16 Aug. 2026

Benjamin Morrison has dealt with injuries throughout training camp, and his timetable for return remains uncertain. — Abby Disalvo, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Aug. 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