Examples of timer in a Sentence
He was the official timer for the race.
She set the timer on the oven for one hour.
The timer is set to go off in 15 minutes.
Recent Examples on the Web
The strip is fully dimmable, offers an auto set timer, and is compatible with other KASA smart devices.
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Pamela Porter, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Mar. 2024
That green ring around the yolk forms when eggs cook for too long, so set a timer.
5.
—Liz Biro, The Indianapolis Star, 29 Mar. 2024
Sometimes, a different environment and the pressure of an accountability tool such as a timer can build momentum.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
Shilpa reminds us that the precision involved in baking can work in their favor—recipe guardrails like timers, scales, and thermometers can often guarantee a level of success.
—The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 28 Mar. 2024
Set everyone up with writing materials (little ones can draw or have an adult write down their ideas), set a timer for five to 15 minutes, and everybody writes until the timer dings.
—Alesandra Dubin, Parents, 21 Mar. 2024
The page is adorned with a large countdown clock — with a timer going down to the second — to get listeners excited.
—Ariel Shapiro, The Verge, 15 Mar. 2024
Be sure to read the instructions that come with your test and set a timer for the amount of time listed for the most precise results.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 8 Mar. 2024
They can even be programmed to work on timers so that your home can be fully automated.
—Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 20 Feb. 2024
Pamela Porter, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Mar. 2024
That green ring around the yolk forms when eggs cook for too long, so set a timer.
5.
—Liz Biro, The Indianapolis Star, 29 Mar. 2024
Sometimes, a different environment and the pressure of an accountability tool such as a timer can build momentum.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
Shilpa reminds us that the precision involved in baking can work in their favor—recipe guardrails like timers, scales, and thermometers can often guarantee a level of success.
—The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 28 Mar. 2024
Set everyone up with writing materials (little ones can draw or have an adult write down their ideas), set a timer for five to 15 minutes, and everybody writes until the timer dings.
—Alesandra Dubin, Parents, 21 Mar. 2024
The page is adorned with a large countdown clock — with a timer going down to the second — to get listeners excited.
—Ariel Shapiro, The Verge, 15 Mar. 2024
Be sure to read the instructions that come with your test and set a timer for the amount of time listed for the most precise results.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 8 Mar. 2024
They can even be programmed to work on timers so that your home can be fully automated.
—Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 20 Feb. 2024
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“Timer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/timer. Accessed 20 Apr. 2024.
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timer
noun
tim·er
ˈtī-mər 
1
a
2
: a clocklike device that turns something on or off at a set time or gives a signal at the end of a period of time
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