timekeeper

noun
UK: /ˈtaɪmˌkiːpər/
US: /ˈtaɪmˌkiːpər/

  1. A person whose job is to record how long something takes, or to make sure that something happens at the correct time.

    1. The timekeeper started the clock for the runners.
    2. The referee acted as timekeeper during the boxing match, ensuring fair play and accurate timing.

  2. A device, like a clock or watch, that measures and shows the time.

    1. My grandfather's old pocket watch was a reliable timekeeper.
    2. The antique sundial served as a beautiful, if not always precise, timekeeper in the garden.

Synonyms

timer chronometer clock watch

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "timekeeper" in English means: A person whose job is to record how long something takes, or to make sure that something happens at the correct time., A device, like a clock or watch, that measures and shows the time..

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

Synonyms for "timekeeper": timer, chronometer, clock, watch.

Example usage of "timekeeper": "The timekeeper started the clock for the runners.". More examples on the page.