timer

Definition

  • noun: a special watch that is used to measure the amount of time that is taken to finish a race, a test, etc.
  • noun: one that 'times'
  • often used after 'on'
  • synonyms: big ben, annalist, automatic switch

Examples

  • Some of the employees are 'full-timers', but most of them are part-timers.

  • Some of the employees are full-timers, but most of them are 'part-timers'.

  • It's good for 'old-timers' like me to have young people around.

Movie quotes

  • (..) at the church now. Just tell me how much he owes and I'll pay you back. So far, it's about $. million. (timer dings) ? Girl, you really got me goin' ? ? You got me so I don't know what I'm doin' ? (screaming and laughing) (..)
    2002 Catch Me If You Can