lifesaver

noun

life·sav·er | \ ˈlīf-ˌsā-vər

Definition of lifesaver

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

The patient felt nostalgic for the mechanism that had been a lifesaver so many times before. — Keri Wiginton, chicagotribune.com, "Taking body parts and medical devices home after surgery — what to know," 5 June 2019 An extra lightweight layer will help keep your crotch area dry and are a lifesaver if your skirt blows up in the wind. — Elizabeth Denton, Seventeen, "12 Curvy Girl Fashion Hacks to Get You Through Summer," 23 May 2019 The Monique Lhuillier flagship store on the Upper East Side was a lifesaver, allowing her to put in a rush order on the Kate dress, made of French Chantilly lace with floral appliqué overlay and a classic fitted corset. — Ryan Ray, Harper's BAZAAR, "This Bride Found Her Gown One Month Before Her Absolutely Stunning Vineyard Wedding," 2 Apr. 2019 The Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair was a lifesaver for me. — Hana Hong, Marie Claire, "The Secret to Jennifer Garner's Glowy, Ageless Skin," 8 Apr. 2019 Anny Choi, Market Editor My Ludwig Reiter boots meant for the slopes have been a lifesaver this brutal New York City winter. — Anny Choi, Vogue, "Vogue Staffers Pick the Best Shoes to Wear to Work This Winter," 25 Jan. 2019 The Braun ThermoScan 5 is a lifesaver and SO easy to use. — Kayla Keegan, Good Housekeeping, "'Southern Charm' Star Cameran Eubanks and Her Husband Aren't Giving Their Daughter Christmas Presents," 7 Dec. 2018 Offline downloads are supported on Android and iOS, which can be a lifesaver on flights, during other long travel, or even for those boring afternoons on vacation. — Chris Welch, The Verge, "The Verge Cord Cutter’s Guide: hardware, software, and services," 20 Dec. 2018 Watch below to see Lana struggle with a prop lifesaver, talk to a stuffed-animal dog, and play Peter Kavinsky, almost as good as Noah himself. — Claire Dodson, Teen Vogue, "Lana Condor Impersonated Noah Centineo as Peter Kavinsky in "To All the Boys I've Loved Before"," 18 Dec. 2018

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