timetable

noun

time·​ta·​ble ˈtīm-ˌtā-bəl How to pronounce timetable (audio)
1
: a table of departure and arrival times of trains, buses, or airplanes
2
a
: a schedule showing a planned order or sequence
time-table transitive verb

Examples of timetable in a Sentence

checked the timetable of events to see if I'd be able to get something to eat beforehand
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The Hudson-Bergen Light Rail, Newark Light Rail and River Line services also remain operational on regular weekday timetables. Dan Cody, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 May 2025 But the weeks-long controversy around her Hope Florida Foundation damaged her image just as a timetable for a decision on the governor’s race comes to a head. David Catanese, Miami Herald, 14 May 2025 The team did not put a timetable on his return, but full recovery from Achilles injuries can often take months, if not longer. Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 13 May 2025 Bryant said Saturday that there was no timetable for his return to baseball activities, let alone appearing in a game. Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 10 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for timetable

Word History

First Known Use

1838, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of timetable was in 1838

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“Timetable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/timetable. Accessed 24 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

timetable

noun
time·​ta·​ble ˈtīm-ˌtā-bəl How to pronounce timetable (audio)
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

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