lifesaver

noun

life·​sav·​er ˈlīf-ˌsā-vər How to pronounce lifesaver (audio)
1
: one trained to save lives of drowning persons
2
: one that is at once timely and effective in time of distress or need

Examples of lifesaver in a Sentence

a surgical procedure that has been a lifesaver for many people This multipurpose tool can be a real lifesaver when something needs fixing. Frozen dinners can be lifesavers for busy parents. Thanks so much for offering to help. You're a real lifesaver!
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Photoshop's upsampling algorithm could be a lifesaver. PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024 With revenues that had gone from $68.3 million in early 2020 to $44.2 million in 2022, the old FIDM began looking for a lifesaver. Deborah Belgum, WWD, 8 Aug. 2024 On the other hand, virtual classes can be a lifesaver when in-person training isn’t possible. Jahan Marcu, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2024 Their airport guides have been a lifesaver by steering me towards a good meal in a place often known for mediocre fast food options. Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for lifesaver 

Word History

First Known Use

1887, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of lifesaver was in 1887

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“Lifesaver.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lifesaver. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

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lifesaver

noun
life·​sav·​er ˈlīf-ˌsā-vər How to pronounce lifesaver (audio)
1
: a person trained to save the lives of drowning persons
2
: something that relieves distress when most needed

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