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

Even considering that Xavier Worthy returned to practice Wednesday after suffering a hamstring injury Sunday against the New York Jets, Downs’ timetable will be a vital variable for the Chiefs in the weeks to come. — Kansas City Star, 12 Nov. 2026

The two-week timetable means Curry will miss at least six games, starting with a matchup at San Antonio on Friday. — ABC News, 12 Nov. 2026

The fight over the video and the message’s intent is unfolding in the middle of a long regulatory timetable. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 9 Nov. 2026

But there were delays that set back their timetable for opening, including significantly more repair work than originally anticipated. — Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 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