timekeeper
noun
time·keep·er
ˈtīm-ˌkē-pər 
1
: a person appointed to mark and announce the time in an athletic game or contest
2
3
: a clerk who keeps records of the time worked by employees
Examples of timekeeper in a Sentence
The timekeeper forgot to stop the clock during the team's last time-out.
the museum includes some ancient water clocks and sundials in its collection of historical timekeepers
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In addition to serving as an official partner to the Cannes Film Festival since 1998, Chopard has been the official timekeeper of the Italian 1000 Miglia classic car race since 1988.
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David Moin, WWD, 18 Feb. 2025
This partnership follows the company’s role as the official timekeeper for Formula 1, marking a new chapter for both the 100-year-old motorsport event and the watch brand.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 12 Feb. 2025
In 2025, Formula 1 is set to begin a new chapter with a substantial $1.5 billion partnership with TAG Heuer, a luxury watch brand under the LVMH Group, taking over as the official timekeeper.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025
Putting pedal to the metal is Tag Heuer, who returned as official timekeeper for Formula 1 on Jan. 1 as part of LVMH’s 10-year global partnership deal inked in October.
—Lily Templeton, WWD, 21 Jan. 2025
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David Moin, WWD, 18 Feb. 2025
This partnership follows the company’s role as the official timekeeper for Formula 1, marking a new chapter for both the 100-year-old motorsport event and the watch brand.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 12 Feb. 2025
In 2025, Formula 1 is set to begin a new chapter with a substantial $1.5 billion partnership with TAG Heuer, a luxury watch brand under the LVMH Group, taking over as the official timekeeper.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025
Putting pedal to the metal is Tag Heuer, who returned as official timekeeper for Formula 1 on Jan. 1 as part of LVMH’s 10-year global partnership deal inked in October.
—Lily Templeton, WWD, 21 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for timekeeper
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“Timekeeper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/timekeeper. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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timekeeper
noun
time·keep·er
ˈtīm-ˌkē-pər
1
: a clerk who keeps records of the time worked by employees
2
: an official who keeps track of the playing time in a sports contest
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