lifesaver
4 synonyms for lifesaver, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Someone or something that saves a person's life, especially by rescue.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use lifesaver
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
an absolute lifesaver
be a lifesaver
The "hugely helpful" sense is very common in casual speech.
Etymology
A compound of life + saver, describing anyone or anything that saves a life — later extended to mean anything hugely helpful.
Full origin of lifesaver →Frequently asked questions
What does “lifesaver” mean?
The word “lifesaver” means someone or something that saves a person's life, especially by rescue. In plain terms, something (or someone) that rescues you, literally or figuratively.
How do you pronounce “lifesaver”?
“Lifesaver” is pronounced LYF-say-vuh (/ˈlaɪfˌseɪvəɹ/ in IPA).
How do you use “lifesaver” in a sentence?
Here is “lifesaver” used in a sentence: “The off-duty nurse was a lifesaver after the crash.”
What part of speech is “lifesaver”?
“Lifesaver” is a noun.
How many meanings does “lifesaver” have?
“Lifesaver” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: someone or something that saves a person's life, especially by rescue.
Related words
save someone's life
throw someone a rope
