timetable

noun

time·​ta·​ble ˈtīm-ˌtā-bəl 

1

: a table of departure and arrival times of trains, buses, or airplanes

2

a

: a schedule showing a planned order or sequence

b

: program sense 3

time-table transitive verb

Synonyms

• agenda
• calendar
• docket
• program
• schedule

Examples of timetable in a Sentence

checked the timetable of events to see if I'd be able to get something to eat beforehand

Recent Examples on the Web

Saks Global executives have issued assurances that vendors will get paid, but there’s no clear timetable yet. —David Moin, WWD, 6 Jan. 2025

The challenges have been changes to the fee structure and the timetable and 10 lawsuits. —New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 5 Jan. 2025

And newer filling options like shrimp, chicken or chives have their own timetable. —Randy Mason, Kansas City Star, 2 Jan. 2025

Along with Mohammed, Walid bin Attash is accused of training two of the hijackers, researching flights and timetables and testing the ability of a passenger to hide a razor knife on flights. —Carol Rosenberg, New York Times, 31 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1838, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

timetable

noun

time·​ta·​ble ˈtīm-ˌtā-bəl 

1

: a table telling when a plane, bus, or train leaves or arrives

2

: a list showing the order in which something is planned to be done