life-saver
Britishnoun
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the saver of a person's life
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another name for lifeguard
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informal a person or thing that gives help in time of need
Example Sentences
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Salcombe Dairy is near a park-and-ride drop off, which is a life-saver for many because the town's few car parks often resemble the Boxing Day sales.
From BBC • Apr. 7, 2023
The original “Green Book” was a literal life-saver for Black travelers.
From Slate • Feb. 10, 2023
These bars are hailed as a life-saver and breakfast staple amongst many of the grocery's consumers.
From Salon • Sep. 3, 2022
"If Broke Not Broken had not been on the doorstep I don't know what I would've done. They've been a life-saver for a lot of people in Milnathort and Kinross."
From BBC • Jul. 22, 2022
The big life-saver who had carried the sufferer in was already at work in an attempt at resuscitation.
From The Boy With the U. S. Life-Savers by Rolt-Wheeler, Francis
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