timetable

noun

time·​ta·​ble ˈtīm-ˌtā-bəl How to pronounce timetable (audio)
Synonyms of timetablenext
1
: a table of departure and arrival times of trains, buses, or airplanes
2
a
: a schedule showing a planned order or sequence
b
: program sense 3
time-table transitive verb

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checked the timetable of events to see if I'd be able to get something to eat beforehand
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Writing for Bloomberg’s Power On newsletter, Mark Gurman lays out Apple’s timetable for the launch and retail release of the iPhone 18 Pro family. — Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 The exact timetable for his recovery isn’t known; the injury will force him out of at least a portion of the regular season. — Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026 The Pentagon’s rush to plug shortfalls has sparked a bonanza among incumbent military contractors and new defense startups, which are repurposing components from fracking, autos, and pharma to shorten production timetables. — Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 4 Aug. 2026 Leipold also said Monday there was no timetable on naming a starting quarterback. — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for timetable

Word History

First Known Use

1838, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 13 Aug. 2026.

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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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