stopwatch

noun
UK: /ˈstɒpwɒtʃ/
US: /ˈstɑːpwɑːtʃ/

  1. A watch that can be started and stopped to measure the exact time of an event.

    1. I used a stopwatch to time the race.
    2. The coach used a stopwatch to accurately record each swimmer's performance during practice.

  2. A handheld timekeeper that measures elapsed time, often used in sports.

    1. He clicked the stopwatch to begin timing the runner.
    2. The referee consulted his stopwatch to determine if extra time was needed at the end of the match.

Synonyms

timer chronometer
stopwatch transitive-verb

  1. To time something using a stopwatch.

    1. I will stopwatch your run.
    2. The teacher decided to stopwatch each student's presentation to ensure everyone had equal time.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "stopwatch" in English means: A watch that can be started and stopped to measure the exact time of an event., A handheld timekeeper that measures elapsed time, often used in sports..

The phonetic transcription of "stopwatch" is /ˈstɒpwɒtʃ/ in British English and /ˈstɑːpwɑːtʃ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "stopwatch": timer, chronometer.

Example usage of "stopwatch": "I used a stopwatch to time the race.". More examples on the page.