lifesaver
Lifesaver (noun) means someone or something that saves a person's life, especially by rescue. Example: “The off-duty nurse was a lifesaver after the crash.”
How to use lifesaver
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething (or someone) that rescues you, literally or figuratively.
The "hugely helpful" sense is very common in casual speech.
Word forms
lifesavers plural
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The off-duty nurse was a _____ after the crash.
Etymology
A compound of life + saver, describing anyone or anything that saves a life — later extended to mean anything hugely helpful.
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Rhymes for lifesaver
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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.