lifesaver

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English

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Etymology

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From life +‎ saver.

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Noun

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lifesaver (plural lifesavers)

  1. Someone or something that saves lives.
    My dad loves his job as a surf lifesaver.
    Paramedics are not just ordinary workers, but lifesavers with a very important job.
    • 2021 March 23, Natalie Grover, Denis Campbell, “Dexamethasone hailed as lifesaver for up to a million Covid patients worldwide”, in The Guardian[1], →ISSN:
      Dexamethasone hailed as lifesaver for up to a million Covid patients worldwide [title]
  2. (figuratively) Someone or something that is very useful or helpful.
    Synonyms: boon, godsend
    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.
    • 2021 August 26, Rachel Obordo, “‘Netflix is a lifesaver!’ The over-65s embracing the streaming boom”, in The Guardian[2], →ISSN:
      Both Netflix and Amazon Prime Video have been lifesavers during the pandemic. Having both is ideal.

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