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timer

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈtaɪmɚ/ · UK /ˈtaɪmə/

Forms: timers

timer means: A device that measures time or makes a sound when a set amount of time has passed.

noun

TIME DEVICEA2

A device that measures time or makes a sound when a set amount of time has passed.

  • Set the timer for ten minutes.
  • The timer went off while I was washing dishes.
  • Does this oven have a timer?

How to use it: set a timer for + time (Set a timer for five minutes.)

Common phrases: set a timer, kitchen timer, timer goes off

TIME DEVICEA2

A device that measures time or makes a sound when a set amount of time has passed.

  • Set the timer for ten minutes.
  • The timer went off while I was washing dishes.
  • Does this oven have a timer?

How to use it: set a timer for + time (Set a timer for five minutes.)

Similar words: timepiece

Common phrases: set a timer, kitchen timer, timer goes off

Questions about timer

What does timer mean?

A device that measures time or makes a sound when a set amount of time has passed.

What is timer in other languages?

Türkçe: zamanlayıcı · Español: temporizador · Français: minuteur · Deutsch: Timer · Italiano: timer · 日本語: タイマー

How do you pronounce timer?

In American English /ˈtaɪmɚ/; in British English /ˈtaɪmə/.

How do you use timer in a sentence?

Set the timer for ten minutes. The timer went off while I was washing dishes.

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