timer

noun

tim·er | \ ˈtī-mər

Definition of timer

: one that times: such as

a : timepiece especially : a stopwatch for timing races

b : timekeeper

c : a device (such as a clock) that indicates by a sound the end of an interval of time or that starts or stops a device at predetermined times

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Examples of timer in a Sentence

He was the official timer for the race. She set the timer on the oven for one hour. The timer is set to go off in 15 minutes.

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These days, five or six old-timers in San Augustine get together each morning in Brookshire Brothers, a grocery store. — Emily Foxhall, San Antonio Express-News, "In parts of small-town Texas, the Dairy Queen is closing up," 27 June 2018 The easy-to-operate gadgets have built-in automatic timers, making them basically foolproof—especially compared with retinol and strong-acting creams, which may cause flakiness when applied with a heavy hand. — Jenna Rennert, Vogue, "Here’s How to Get Clearer Skin in 15 Minutes or Less," 23 July 2018 Jaffee explained how to plan and prioritize my days, create a weekly schedule and even how to properly use a timer. — Gia Miller, SELF, "Hiring a Coach for My ADHD Transformed My Life and Productivity," 27 Mar. 2019 Essential oil diffusers, particularly those with timers, can be useful to fall asleep to. — Danielle Corcione, Teen Vogue, "How to Fall Asleep," 12 Mar. 2019 The app also features an integrated food timer so you can get notified when it's done. — Rachel Rothman, Good Housekeeping, "5 Best Pellet Grills to Buy in 2019, According to Kitchen Appliance and Tech Experts," 27 Feb. 2019 Many part-timers are employed on a contingent basis. — The Editorial Board, WSJ, "The Real Cure for Economic Insecurity," 16 Jan. 2019 Womenswear perennial Marc Jacobs is on the list, as is menswear favorite Thom Browne, and Off-White’s Virgil Abloh made the cut not once, but twice, but all five of the emerging designer nominees are first-timers. — Nicole Phelps, Vogue, "The 2019 CFDA Awards Nominees and Honorees Are Here!," 19 Mar. 2019 Embiid went slightly more old school, saying his favorite all-timer is former MVP Hakeem Olajuwon. — Tim Reynolds, The Seattle Times, "On Basketball: International stars leaving mark on NBA," 2 Jan. 2019

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The first known use of timer was in 1841

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timer

noun

English Language Learners Definition of timer

: a special watch that is used to measure the amount of time that is taken to finish a race, a test, etc. also : a person who uses such a watch to time someone or something

: a device that makes a sound when a certain amount of time has passed

: a device that can be set to turn something (such as a light) on or off at a certain time

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