stopwatch
|stop/watch|
B1
🇺🇸
/ˈstɑːpˌwɑːtʃ/
🇬🇧
/ˈstɒpˌwɒtʃ/
time measurement
Etymology
Etymology Information
'stopwatch' originates from English, combining 'stop' meaning 'to cease' and 'watch' meaning 'a timepiece'.
Historical Evolution
'stopwatch' has remained largely unchanged in its form and meaning since its inception in the English language.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a watch that can be stopped and started', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a handheld timepiece designed to measure the amount of time elapsed from a particular time when activated to when the piece is deactivated.
The coach used a stopwatch to time the runners.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/02/05 02:51