Timer

/ˈtaɪmər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A device or tool used to measure elapsed time, often used for cooking or as a reminder.

I set a timer for 20 minutes while baking the cake.

A mechanism that counts down or counts up time intervals, often used in various sports or experiments.

The race organizer used a digital timer to track each runner's time.

A person or device that causes something to happen after a specified period.

The garden irrigation system is equipped with a timer that waters the plants every morning.

Late Middle English, from time + -er

timer set

A timer that has been programmed to count down.

kitchen timer

A timer specifically designed for cooking purposes.

stop the timer

To pause or end the timing of an event.

time

The indefinite continued progress of existence and events.

clock

An instrument for measuring and indicating time.

duration

The time during which something continues.

A countdown to an exciting event or activity.

The party feels like a timer is on until the surprise happens!

To have a limited amount of time for something.

I've got a timer on this project; gotta finish it fast!