timetable
Americannoun
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a schedule showing the times at which railroad trains, airplanes, etc., arrive and depart.
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any schedule or plan designating the times at or within which certain things occur or are scheduled to occur.
a timetable of coming musical events; a timetable of space research.
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a university or college catalog listing all classes taught during a school semester, along with the time that each class is held, the instructor's name, etc.
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a student's class schedule or course of study during a school semester.
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noun
verb
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(tr) to include in or arrange according to a timetable
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(intr) to draw up a timetable
Etymology
Origin of timetable
Explanation
A timetable is a list or chart of the exact times buses, trains, or other modes of transportation are scheduled to arrive and depart. If you travel around Europe, you'll need a train timetable. In the U.K., a class schedule is sometimes called a timetable, while in North America it usually refers to a transportation schedule. You can find most timetables online, or you can carry one with you when you're in an unfamiliar city. Timetables tend to change over time, as new routes are added or exact departure times are adjusted.
Example Sentences
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But East Midlands Railway said engineering work at various points on the Midland Main Line means there will be a reduced timetable and replacement bus services while the festival is on.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
The PM is digging in - and steadfastly refusing to give in to demands to set a timetable for his departure.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
Venezuela didn’t provide a timetable for discussions or detail the terms it plans to propose to creditors.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
If she’s not in cahoots with the unnervingly blasé doctor, she’s at least in agreement with the implacable timetable he’s laid out.
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026
When I used to play with my train set I made a train timetable because I liked timetables.
From "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" by Mark Haddon
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