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

Its timetable has changed, so check the official EU site before departure for the launch date and any new requirements. — Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026

Scotland's John Swinney and Northern Ireland's Michelle O'Neill called for independence referendums in their countries, while Rhun ap Iorwerth did not provide a timetable for one in Wales. — Arkansas Online, 15 Sep. 2026

The exceedingly quick timetable for having the surgery was part of a plan, Mahomes has said. — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2026

Surgery remains possible, which makes the timetable even murkier. — Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Sep. 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