timer
noun
a person or thing that times.
timers
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pluralof timer.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Bambi, a woman in her late 60s, began consuming conspiratorial media so religiously that she set timers to make sure she didn’t miss podcasts.
From Slate ● Sep. 22, 2026
The cooking part was over, the timers went off.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
Critics say the app’s countdown timers, amped-up chat feeds and other elements encourage impulse overspending.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
It might not strike you as particularly surprising that the market timers so quickly ran for the exits in the face of the market’s drop.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 3, 2026
Dad has some timers rigged up, so a few lights are on.
From "Things Not Seen" by Andrew Clements
