American English pronunciation

How to pronounce timer

IPA transcription: ['taɪmɚ]

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Noun

  • a timepiece that measures a time interval and signals its end

  • (sports) an official who keeps track of the time elapsed

  • a regulator that activates or deactivates a mechanism at set times

Usage examples

  • The airfield was named Latimer Field after an orange-packing company next to the airstrip.
  • Nearby communities include Irthlingborough, Burton Latimer and Great Harrowden.
  • Its current chairman is Rosalind Connor and its current secretary is Deborah Latimer.
  • Deadspin referred to the call as an All Timer.
  • Other lanes link the village with Burghfield Common, Sulhamstead Abbots and Mortimer.
  • Mortimer sang the main verses with the entire band singing the chorus.
  • Examples of American socialites include Olivia Palermo, Jill Kelley, Jean Shafiroff, and Tinsley Mortimer.
  • For a while Boost was advertised on television by comedy duo Reeves and Mortimer.
  • Fully electronic timers did not become widespread until decades later.
  • White Leghorns, said Mrs Mortimer.