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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Two timers are increasing, Avalon to 35 minutes and Presage to 20 minutes.—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025 For decades, home cooks have been bound to outdated methods, including arduous timers, checking recipe charts, and leaving precision to guesswork.—Matt Emma, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025 Once the timer beeps, leave the door closed for another minute so the steam can do its work.—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025 Best Amazon Home Deals There are so many great finds in the general home category, like this pretty faux bouquet that’s perfect for fall and this dimmable candle warmer that features a timer.—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for timer
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