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Definition timer in American English

timer noun

[countable] noun
/ˈtaɪmər/
1

a small piece of equipment used for measuring time, for example when you are cooking

Example

Set the timer for 30 minutes.

Synonyms and related words
barbecue barbie beater
2

a piece of equipment that makes a machine start or stop working at a time that you have chosen

Example

The building's heating system is on a timer.

Synonyms and related words
ancillary ball bearing bearing
Definition timer in American English