timetable

noun

time·​ta·​ble ˈtīm-ˌtā-bəl How to pronounce timetable (audio)
1
: a table of departure and arrival times of trains, buses, or airplanes
2
a
: a schedule showing a planned order or sequence
time-table transitive verb

Examples of timetable in a Sentence

checked the timetable of events to see if I'd be able to get something to eat beforehand
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For all the questions about just what the timetable looks like for the Giants, following owner John Mara’s comments right after the season, the roster that’s been assembled at least provides a framework for a multi-year process. Howard Megdal, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025 Regardless of the exact timetable of Prescott’s return, upgrades are still needed at the skill positions around him. Jon MacHota, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025 The last trace of the street course is scheduled to be removed by July 14, also days ahead of last year’s timetable. Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025 But with Jovic missing his 17th straight game Tuesday, there’s still no timetable for his return. Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for timetable

Word History

First Known Use

1838, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of timetable was in 1838

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“Timetable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/timetable. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

timetable

noun
time·​ta·​ble ˈtīm-ˌtā-bəl How to pronounce timetable (audio)
1
: a table telling when a plane, bus, or train leaves or arrives
2
: a list showing the order in which something is planned to be done

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