timepiece

noun

time·​piece ˈtīm-ˌpēs How to pronounce timepiece (audio)
: a device (such as a clock or watch) to measure or show progress of time
especially : one that does not chime

Examples of timepiece in a Sentence

the only timepiece she used at the cabin was a garden sundial
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The timepiece comes in a 43.3mm titanium case and—esepcially when compared to the rest of the watches in our list—is beautifully simple in all its grandeur! Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024 The timepiece is priced at $1,650, the least expensive of this group of watches. Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024 The collection included Buccellati gold pieces embedded with diamonds, David Webb’s unique styles designed with emeralds, diamonds and peridot, and select Piaget timepieces, among others. Layla Ilchi, WWD, 21 Oct. 2024 Then their luxury timepieces vanished Oct. 2, 2023 However, several clients began to notice their watches disappearing from the Timepiece Gentleman’s website without notice or payment. Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for timepiece 

Word History

First Known Use

1708, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of timepiece was in 1708

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“Timepiece.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/timepiece. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

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timepiece

noun
time·​piece ˈtīm-ˌpēs How to pronounce timepiece (audio)
: a device (as a clock or watch) to measure time

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