lifesaving
(noun) saving the lives of drowning persons; “he took a course in lifesaving”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
lifesaving (comparative more lifesaving, superlative most lifesaving)
(uncommon) Alternative form of life-saving
lifesaving (uncountable)
The act of saving a life, especially from drowning.
I’m normally a big fan of lifesaving, but in his case we can make an exception.
Source: Wiktionary
Life"-sav`ing, a.
Definition: That saves life, or is suited to save life, esp. from drowning; as, the life-saving service; a life-saving station.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
18 June 2025
(noun) large South American evergreen tree trifoliate leaves and drupes with nutlike seeds used as food and a source of cooking oil
Contrary to popular belief, coffee beans are not technically beans. They are referred to as such because of their resemblance to legumes. A coffee bean is a seed of the Coffea plant and the source for coffee. It is the pit inside the red or purple fruit, often referred to as a cherry. Just like ordinary cherries, the coffee fruit is also a so-called stone fruit.
