Definition of STOPWATCH

stopwatch

Plural: stopwatches

Noun

  • a timepiece that can be started or stopped for exact timing (as of a race)
  • A timepiece designed to measure the amount of time elapsed between a particular time when activated and when the piece is deactivated.

Origin / Etymology

From stop + watch.

Synonyms

stop watch, stop clock

Scrabble Score: 19

stopwatch: valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
stopwatch: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
stopwatch: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 20

stopwatch is a valid Words With Friends word