lifesaver
noun
life·sav·er
ˈlīf-ˌsā-vər 
1
: one trained to save lives of drowning persons
2
: one that is at once timely and effective in time of distress or need
Examples of lifesaver in a Sentence
a surgical procedure that has been a lifesaver for many people
This multipurpose tool can be a real lifesaver when something needs fixing.
Frozen dinners can be lifesavers for busy parents.
Thanks so much for offering to help. You're a real lifesaver!
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The satin material helps reduce breakage and frizz, and it’s been a lifesaver while managing my thin hair.
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Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 26 July 2025
Recorded books were a lifesaver for him, along with tutors, test proctors, note takers and untimed testing.
—Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 22 July 2025
The breathable linen fabric is a lifesaver on hot days, yet has just enough weight to wear in shoulder seasons as well; on cooler evenings, this maxi dress looks great layered under a cropped sweater.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2025
For marginalized teens, including LGBTQ+ teens, online connections to supportive communities can literally be lifesavers.
—Joseph Kelly, Boston Herald, 9 July 2025
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Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 26 July 2025
Recorded books were a lifesaver for him, along with tutors, test proctors, note takers and untimed testing.
—Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 22 July 2025
The breathable linen fabric is a lifesaver on hot days, yet has just enough weight to wear in shoulder seasons as well; on cooler evenings, this maxi dress looks great layered under a cropped sweater.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2025
For marginalized teens, including LGBTQ+ teens, online connections to supportive communities can literally be lifesavers.
—Joseph Kelly, Boston Herald, 9 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for lifesaver
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“Lifesaver.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lifesaver. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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lifesaver
noun
life·sav·er
ˈlīf-ˌsā-vər
1
: a person trained to save the lives of drowning persons
2
: something that relieves distress when most needed
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