time-saving

adjective

time-sav·​ing ˈtīm-ˌsā-viŋ How to pronounce time-saving (audio)
: intended or serving to expedite something
time-saving kitchen appliances
time-saver noun

Examples of time-saving in a Sentence

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With agents performing capabilities in the realm of payroll, paid time off, merchandising and finding the right products for any event, Walmart is consolidating its powerful, time-saving tools for the sake of a streamlined experience for multiple points of interaction with the company. Rachel Curry, CNBC, 30 Aug. 2025 No cheaper alternative offers the same peace of mind or time-saving value. Kayleigh Dray, Refinery29, 18 Aug. 2025 Yet for all the time-saving options, many families begin their back-to-school shopping months before Labor Day, searching around for the best deals and making purchases tied to summer sales. Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 13 Aug. 2025 For that reason, proponents of Draft One tout the potential for AI to make reports more accurate and comprehensive, in addition to its time-saving benefits. Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2025 However, there is one gadget that’s even more convenient and time-saving than a robot vacuum: a combination robot vacuum and mop. Maggie Horton, People.com, 29 Mar. 2025 My favorite part is the splash-proof lid that seals snugly around the straw to prevent messes. $220 $128 at Amazon Nothing fills a busy parent's cup better than time-saving, quality products like this single-serve Nespresso Vertuo Coffee and Espresso Maker by Breville. Katrina Cossey, Parents, 2 Dec. 2024 This includes their safety, time-saving and economics, plus the ability to restructure transport and the shape of cities. Brad Templeton, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024 To really incentivize prospects, Mathews says installing an irrigation system is another way to attract homeowners by making your landscaping more functional and time-saving. Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1812, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of time-saving was in 1812

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“Time-saving.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/time-saving. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

time-saving

adjective
time-sav·​ing
ˈtīm-ˌsā-viŋ
: designed to get something done quicker
time-saver
-ˌsā-vər
noun

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