Stopwatch — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈstäp-ˌwäch/ stop·watch

Meaning & Definition of Stopwatch

Stopwatch (noun)

  1. a watch with a hand or a digital display that can be started and stopped at will for exact timing (as of a race)

Stopwatch (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in watch, chronograph

    similar: chronograph, watch, clepsydra, hourglass, sandglass, sundial, water clock, alarm clock, atomic clock, cuckoo clock, grandfather clock, time clock, chronometer, clock, timekeeper, timepiece, timer

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Stopwatch

The most common words with a similar meaning to Stopwatch:

chronograph, watch, clepsydra, hourglass, sandglass, sundial, water clock, alarm clock, atomic clock, cuckoo clock, grandfather clock, time clock, chronometer, clock, timekeeper, timepiece, timer

Origin & Etymology of Stopwatch

First known use: 1737

Frequently Asked Questions about Stopwatch

What does "Stopwatch" mean?

"Stopwatch" means a watch with a hand or a digital display that can be started and stopped at will for exact timing (as of a race). As a noun, it is defined as: a watch with a hand or a digital display that can be started and stopped at will for exact timing (as of a race).

What is another word for "Stopwatch"?

Other words for "Stopwatch" include chronograph, watch, clepsydra, hourglass, sandglass, sundial, water clock and alarm clock. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Stopwatch" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Stopwatch"?

There are 17 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Stopwatch". Common alternatives include chronograph, watch, clepsydra, hourglass, sandglass, sundial, water clock, alarm clock, atomic clock and cuckoo clock.

Is "Stopwatch" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Stopwatch" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Stopwatch"?

"Stopwatch" is pronounced /ˈstäp-ˌwäch/ and divided into syllables as stop·watch.

What is the origin of the word "Stopwatch"?

First known use: 1737.

What is another word for "Stopwatch" meaning "as in watch, chronograph"?

When "Stopwatch" (noun) means as in watch, chronograph, synonyms include chronograph, watch, clepsydra, hourglass, sandglass and sundial.