What is another word for timers?

Pronunciation: [tˈa͡ɪməz] (IPA)

Timers are everywhere around us - from our smartphones to household appliances, they help us keep track of our tasks and schedules. But did you know that there are many synonyms for the word "timers"? Here are a few: chronometer, stopwatch, timekeeper, hourglass, clock, countdown, alarm, and hour meter. Each of these words has its own unique usage and context, but all of them essentially refer to a device or tool that measures time. Next time you need to set a timer for something, consider using one of these synonyms to add variety to your vocabulary.

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Usage examples for Timers

Some of the old timers refrain from printed advertising in newspapers, saying that the best advertisement is merit.
"Dollars and Sense"
Col. Wm. C. Hunter
Den dere would be a 'ruction, an' Marse Henry'd blaze out, an' jes 's soon 's he was off agin to Frankfort-an' he was dere mos' of de time, for he was one o' dese yere ole-timers dat dey couldn't git 'long widout at de Legislater-dey'd treat her wus'n ever.
"The Other Fellow"
F. Hopkinson Smith
They had attracted the attention of the whole room, many of the old-timers wondering how long it would be before the third officer would tap the check suit on the shoulder, and send it and him to bed under charge of a steward.
"The Other Fellow"
F. Hopkinson Smith

Famous quotes with Timers

  • And, all these things need to be coordinated; so we all need to work together, have timers going and everything so we're all coordinated and get this piece of orchestration done.
    Duane G. Carey
  • No; small timers get into it, and ruin it for everyone.
    John Dillinger
  • The natural response of the old-timers is to build a strong moral wall against the outside. This is where the world starts to be painted in black and white, saints inside, and sinners outside the wall.
    Mary Douglas
  • Baseball hasn't forgotten me. I go to a lot of old-timers games and I haven't lost a thing. I sit in the bullpen and let people throw things at me. Just like old times.
    Bob Uecker
  • Many old timers spoke of 'winding-up' a Model 'T' Ford to get it started: In the same time period, watchmakers had perfected time-pieces which required 'winding-up' only once in every eight days:
    Francis M. Faber Jr.

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