: intended or serving to expedite something
time-saving kitchen appliances

Examples of time-saving in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
My favorite part is the splash-proof lid that seals snugly around the straw to prevent messes. $220 $128 at Amazon Nothing fills a busy parent's cup better than time-saving, quality products like this single-serve Nespresso Vertuo Coffee and Espresso Maker by Breville. Katrina Cossey, Parents, 2 Dec. 2024 This includes their safety, time-saving and economics, plus the ability to restructure transport and the shape of cities. Brad Templeton, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1812, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of time-saving was in 1812

Dictionary Entries Near time-saving

Cite this Entry

“Time-saving.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/time-saving. Accessed 24 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

time-saving

adjective
time-sav·​ing
ˈtīm-ˌsā-viŋ
: designed to get something done quicker
time-saver
-ˌsā-vər
noun

More from Merriam-Webster on time-saving

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!