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

• agenda
• calendar
• docket
• program
• schedule

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

For all the questions about just what the timetable looks like for the Giants, following owner John Mara’s comments right after the season, the roster that’s been assembled at least provides a framework for a multi-year process. —Howard Megdal, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025

Regardless of the exact timetable of Prescott’s return, upgrades are still needed at the skill positions around him. —Jon MacHota, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025

The last trace of the street course is scheduled to be removed by July 14, also days ahead of last year’s timetable. —Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025

But with Jovic missing his 17th straight game Tuesday, there’s still no timetable for his return. —Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2025

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