timer
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: timers
Sense 1
Agent noun of time: someone or something that times. — A device used to measure amounts of time.
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Agent noun of time: someone or something that times. — Any electronic function that causes a device to be able to do something automatically after a preset amount of time.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
One who has done something a certain number of times.
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 4
One characterized by a certain time or time frame, such as their work hours.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “timer” mean?
Agent noun of time: someone or something that times. — A device used to measure amounts of time.
Is “timer” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.