Lifesaving
adj, noun
adj, noun ·3 syllables ·Uncommon ·College level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 The act of saving a life, especially from drowning. uncountable
"I’m normally a big fan of lifesaving, but in his case we can make an exception."
- 2 saving the lives of drowning persons wordnet
Adjective
- 1 Alternative form of life-saving. alt-of, alternative, uncommon
"The lifesaving surgery is expensive, but so is a funeral."
Example
More examples"The pharmaceutical company raised the price of a lifesaving drug overnight."
Etymology
From life + saving.