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

: timepiece

3

: a clerk who keeps records of the time worked by employees

timekeeping

ˈtīm-ˌkē-piŋ 

noun

Synonyms

• chronometer
• clock
• timepiece
• timer

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Over the summer, it was reported that the Swiss watchmaker was gunning to become the motor-racing competition’s official timekeeper, a title previously held by its competitor Rolex. —Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 6 Jan. 2025

Likewise, the Reverso’s clever flip face came out of a need for polo players to protect the glass of their timekeepers while playing the high-octane sport. —Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 26 Dec. 2024

Sponsor will be the official timekeeper for the Sweepstakes and reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to disqualify any entry that does not meet the eligibility requirements or otherwise does not comply with these Official Rules. —Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 20 Dec. 2024

While complete details are yet to be announced, it is expected that TAG Heuer will step in as official timekeeper (an official sponsorship role held by Rolex since 2013). —Roberta Naas, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1674, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Kids Definition

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