English / word
timer
noun B1MEANING IN ENGLISH
A device or instrument that measures time intervals or sounds an alarm after a preset duration.
In context
01
He set the timer for 30 minutes to complete the task.
02
How can I avoid rushing through my concluding remarks when the countdown timer shows one minute remaining?
Synonyms
stopwatch,chronometer,countdown timer
Collocations
set a timer,kitchen timer,digital timer