countdowntimer

noun
UK /ˈkaʊntdaʊn ˈtaɪmə/
US /ˈkaʊntdaʊn ˈtaɪmər/

A countdown timer is a clock that counts backward to zero.

She set a countdown timer for ten minutes to bake the cookies.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A software feature that shows the time remaining before an event.

The website displayed a countdown timer until the game launch.

3. A device used in sports to track the remaining playing time.

The referee checked the countdown timer on the scoreboard.

4. A tool for managing tasks by counting down a set period.

He used a countdown timer to stay focused while studying.