time-saving

adjective

time-sav·​ing ˈtīm-ˌsā-viŋ 

: intended or serving to expedite something

time-saving kitchen appliances

time-saver

ˈtīm-ˌsā-vər 

noun

Examples of time-saving in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For some items, like biscuits or pie crust, having the butter already frozen and ready to grate into dough is a time-saving shortcut for ultraflaky layers. — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2026

Shatterproof cups, colorful plastic mixing bowls, vinyl tablecloths—all were marketed as time-saving solutions to ease a housewife’s burden. — Shoshi Parks, Popular Science, 30 July 2026

For some workers, letting AI write a message to a coworker may seem like a harmless time-saving hack, while others view it as inconsiderate or rude. — Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 15 July 2026

Every Disneyland regular has tips, time-saving, stress-reducing ideas to enhance your day at the park. — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1812, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for time-saving

• autoclaving
• misbehaving
• behaving
• engraving
• enslaving
• lifesaving
• repaving
• braving
• caving
• craving
• graving
• laving

Kids Definition

time-saving

adjective

time-sav·​ing

ˈtīm-ˌsā-viŋ

: designed to get something done quicker

time-saver

-ˌsā-vər

noun