Synonyms of timer

timer

noun

ˈtī-mər 

as in clock

a device to measure time

set the kitchen timer to 30 minutes

Synonyms & Similar Words

• clock
• timekeeper
• chronometer
• timepiece
• time clock
• alarm clock
• stopwatch
• grandfather clock
• cuckoo clock
• hourglass
• atomic clock
• sundial
• water clock
• chronograph
• watch
• clepsydra
• sandglass

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of timer

How that timer works varies from company to company, but the IRS outlines two common models. — Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026

The bread machine works on a timer and hums along at its regular pace. — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Aug. 2026

To prevent jostling your device when hitting the shutter, use a smartwatch shutter button app or set a timer to take the photo. — ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026

Once the timer starts, rise to a full standing position with straight knees and hips before sitting back down again. — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2026