Timer

Pronunciation: /ˈtaɪmər/

Definitions of timer

noun a device used to measure or record time, especially one used in cooking or sports

Example Sentences

A1 I use a timer when I cook to make sure I don't burn my food.

A2 She set a timer for 30 minutes to remind her to take a break from studying.

B1 The timer on my phone helps me stay on track with my daily tasks.

B2 The timer on the oven beeped loudly to signal that the cake was ready.

C1 The timer on the camera allowed me to capture the perfect moment.

C2 As a professional chef, I rely on multiple timers to ensure all my dishes are cooked to perfection.

Examples of timer in a Sentence

formal The timer on the oven will alert us when the cake is done baking.

informal Don't forget to set the timer for the laundry so it doesn't sit in the machine too long.

slang I always use the timer on my phone to make sure I don't oversleep.

figurative The timer is ticking on our project deadline, we need to work efficiently to finish on time.

Grammatical Forms of timer

• past tense: timed
• plural: timers
• comparative: more timely
• superlative: most timely
• present tense: time
• future tense: will time
• perfect tense: have timed
• continuous tense: timing
• singular: timer
• positive degree: timely
• infinitive: time
• gerund: timing
• participle: timed

Origin and Evolution of timer

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'timer' originated from the Old English word 'tīmian' which means 'to happen at a particular time.'

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'timer' evolved to specifically refer to a device used for measuring or indicating time intervals.