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Meanings of lifesaver in English

Catalan
salvavides
Wikidata

A floating device designed to be thrown to a person in the water, to provide buoyancy, to prevent drowning.

salvavides
Portuguese
salva-vidas
Catalan
socorrista

An attendant employed at a beach or pool to protect swimmers from accidents.

salva-vidas
Synonyms
Examples for "lifeguard"
Examples for "lifeguard"
1
But it is a life-or-death job, said California lifeguard supervisor Mike Silvestri.
Reuters
2
As at many other Spanish resorts, there was no lifeguard on duty.
The Irish Times
3
Is she talking about a fireman, a lifeguard or a police officer?
The Irish Times
4
Senior lifeguard James Turnham saw the ash washing up on the beaches.
Radio NZ
5
By the time the lifeguard got me, I had to be resuscitated.
Ebony
Usage of lifesaver in English
1
This critical lifesaver for families is coming not a minute too soon.
Feminist dot com
2
And they had to reach for the only answer, their only lifesaver.
The marks of cain
3
Central to the entire Dr Dolittle project was the Aga, the lifesaver.
The Irish Times
4
Another lazy girl lifesaver that runs out too fast in my house.
News.com.au
5
Alves reached for his ankle, praying that his lifesaver was still there.
In the hat: a novel of suspense
6
You will be glad you did because this tote is a lifesaver.
Ebony
7
Say hello to Dragon Dictation, a lifesaver when multitasking on the go.
Reuters
8
For busy professionals, the Keurig Mini single-cup brewer can be a lifesaver.
Wired
9
Dry shampoo It's probably a no-brainer, but dry shampoo is a lifesaver.
The South African
10
This was a lifesaver in the rain at this year's Electric Picnic.
The Irish Times
11
And in at least one case, the 911 emergency feature was a lifesaver.
Wired
12
They have been a lifesaver as I often over-indulge on the local cuisine.
Ebony
13
To me, this perspective on my faith has almost literally been a lifesaver.
True compass: a memoir
14
The jar is especially a lifesaver when going on all-day excursions.
NY Magazine
15
While this tip may seem overly simple, it can be a real lifesaver.
Wired
16
A swimming pool on a summer's day comes to mind as a lifesaver.
The South African
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Translations for lifesaver
Portuguese
salva-vidas
Lifesaver through the time
Lifesaver across language varieties
United States of America
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