Synonyms for

Stopwatch

Verb / ˈstɑ:ˌpwɑ:tʃ / Another word for stopwatch — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A stopwatch is a device used to measure the amount of time it takes for something to happen.

Synonyms & similar words

stopwatch timer chronometer clock timepiece chronograph timekeeper watch timepiece

Example sentences

  1. I used a stopwatch to time how long it took for the race to finish.
  2. The coach used a stopwatch to measure how fast each player could run.
  3. My stopwatch can measure time in milliseconds.
  4. She set the stopwatch to count down from five minutes.
  5. The stopwatch beeped when the time was up.

Quotes

  • Time is what we want most, but what we use worst. - William Penn
  • The bad news is time flies. The good news is you're the pilot. - Michael Altshuler
  • Time is the most valuable thing a man can spend. - Theophrastus

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