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Definition of timekeeper

timekeeper

/ˈtaɪmˌkiːpər/
time · keep · er
Plural:timekeepers
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timekeeper Lexical Profile

timekeeper Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

An official or clerk who measures and records the time taken in a sporting event, debate, or workplace.

Example

"The official timekeeper signaled the end of the quarter by sounding the horn."

2

An instrument or device used for measuring and indicating time, especially with regard to its accuracy.

Example

"This antique pocket watch is still a remarkably reliable timekeeper."

3

A person considered in terms of their punctuality or regularity in arriving at work or appointments.

Example

"She was promoted in part because she had always been a conscientious and punctual timekeeper."

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• Nearby Words

timebomb
timecard
timeframe
timekeeper
timekeeping
timeless
timelessly

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Timekeeper. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/timekeeper
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