timetable
Timetable (noun) means a schedule listing when events, classes, or transport services occur. Example: “She checked the bus timetable before leaving the house.”
How to use timetable
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA schedule showing exactly when things happen, especially trains, buses, or classes.
British English favours "timetable" for school and transport schedules, where American English more often says "schedule".
Word forms
timetabled past tense, timetables plural, timetables singular
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She checked the bus _____ before leaving the house.
Etymology
A compound of time + table.
Rhymes for timetable
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What does “timetable” mean?
The word “timetable” means a schedule listing when events, classes, or transport services occur. In plain terms, a schedule showing exactly when things happen, especially trains, buses, or classes.
How do you pronounce “timetable”?
“Timetable” is pronounced TYM-tay-buhl (/ˈtaɪmˌteɪbəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “timetable” in a sentence?
Here is “timetable” used in a sentence: “She checked the bus timetable before leaving the house.”
What part of speech is “timetable”?
Depending on how it is used, “timetable” can be a noun and a verb.
Is “timetable” a common word?
“Timetable” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.
How many meanings does “timetable” have?
“Timetable” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a schedule listing when events, classes, or transport services occur.