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lifesaver
[lahyf-sey-ver]
noun
a person who rescues another from danger of death, especially from drowning.
a person or thing that saves a person, as from a difficult situation or critical moment.
That money was a lifesaver.
Chiefly British.a lifeguard.
Other Word Forms
- lifesaving adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of lifesaver1
Example Sentences
According to Young Mazino, guitars were a lifesaver on the set of “The Last of Us.”
“It really helps to have people that are able to laugh and crack jokes and be light and to play music … so a guitar is a lifesaver on a set like that.”
In an emotional reunion, Mr Bowden hugged and thanked the young surf lifesaver.
Omsom noodle kits paired with tofu, rotisserie chicken or frozen meatballs were another lifesaver.
Understanding food composition, ingredient interactions and metabolism has been a literal lifesaver for me.
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