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lifesaver.

Someone or something that saves lives.

9 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈlaɪfˌseɪvə/Received-Pronunciation/ˈlaɪfˌseɪvəɹ/General-American
  1. Someone or something that saves lives. A lifeguard or other rescuer.

    My dad loves his job as a surf lifesaver.
    Paramedics are not just ordinary workers but lifesavers with a very important job.
  2. Someone or something that saves lives. A life buoy.

    They threw him a lifesaver and then hauled him up onto the boat.
  3. Someone or something that saves lives. Any lifesaving tool or item of supplies.

    When I got lost in the woods, my Swiss Army knife was a lifesaver.
  4. Someone or something that is very useful or helpful.

    figuratively
    Thank you so much for fixing my car; you're a real lifesaver!
    This shop is a lifesaver on a hot day when you're craving a cold drink.
Where this word comes from

From life + saver.

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