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!
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Tom Gill, vice president of the United States Lifesaving Association, an ocean lifesaver nonprofit, said sand collapse tragedies on the nation’s beaches are more common than people realize.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 21 Feb. 2024
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Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
These medications really can be lifesavers for them.
—Kristen Jordan Shamus, Detroit Free Press, 23 Feb. 2024
Tom Gill, vice president of the United States Lifesaving Association, an ocean lifesaver nonprofit, said sand collapse tragedies on the nation’s beaches are more common than people realize.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 21 Feb. 2024
Pizza delivery driver turned lifesaver:Driver's call leads to rescue of boy in icy pond
Howell and his wife moved to Carmel in 2014.
—Sarah Al-Arshani, USA TODAY, 28 Jan. 2024
This packing solution proved to be a true lifesaver, fitting all of my clothes, pillows, and comforter in my car with ease.
—Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 24 Nov. 2023
For teams working globally, sharing assets can be a lifesaver.
—Reggie Yativ, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
Nom Maternity Light Support Everyday Seamless Legging $68 Leggings are a soon-to-be parent's best friend, and these leggings from Nom Maternity are a lifesaver.
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Electric Handheld Bug Zapper Swatter $40 $30 This is a 4,000 volt lifesaver during hot, muggy summers.
—Marilyn La Jeunesse, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2024
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“Lifesaver.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lifesaver. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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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
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