Definition of "life-saver" []

• A man employed in the life-saving service. (noun)

The Century Dictionary (Public Domain)

• "Medicare has literally been a life-saver for elderly Americans, and screw the goddamned teabagger punks who say otherwise."
• "A steady income to cover personal overheads can be a life-saver while you develop your concept."
• "He needed the time to consider this perky young life-saver."