timesaver

Cuts your work

A timesaver is something that reduces the time needed to complete a task—a shortcut, tool, or method that increases efficiency: Meal prepping on Sundays is a real timesaver.

The word often appears in productivity advice and marketing for appliances or software.

efficiency

shortcut

Quicker alternative path

autofill · preset · macro · bookmark · speed-dial · favorites · drag-and-drop · autocomplete · one-click · hotkey

speed

express

State or fast train

quick · rapid · instant · accelerated · same-day · overnight · priority · turnaround · on-demand · immediate

planning

scheduler

One who arranges timing

organizer · prioritization · delegation · deadline · reminder · agenda · routine · meal-prep · itinerary · scheduling

convenience

microwave

Radiation-based kitchen heater

e-ticket · drive-thru · ready-meals · pressure-cooker

Opposites
efficiency effect

timesavertimewaster

One who squanders hours

time sink · time-waster · time suck · delay · bottleneck

functional value

timesaverobstacle

Something blocking the way

impediment · burden · hassle · complication · nuisance

Family

timesaving, timesavers

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G