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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Carly Caramanna, Parents, 20 Nov. 2025
The right upgrade genuinely changes everything, and Samsung’s Odyssey lineup has been a lifesaver for many of us.
—PC Magazine, 17 Nov. 2025
Maria is advocating for change by calling for Premier Chris Minns to join conversations with scientists, surf lifesavers and the local community.
—Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 15 Nov. 2025
How Facebook became a digital village for parents For parents, especially those who didn’t attend college themselves or are sending their kids to school far from home, these groups can be a lifesaver for troubleshooting advice on everything from apartment leases to packing lists.
—Rachel Hale, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
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“Lifesaver.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lifesaver. Accessed 25 Nov. 2025.
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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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