horology

noun

ho·​rol·​o·​gy hə-ˈrä-lə-jē 

1

: the science of measuring time

2

: the art of making instruments for indicating time

Examples of horology in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The sale coincides with the upcoming Watches and Wonders horology fair in Geneva. —Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025

Well, in the high-dollar world of horology, a tourbillon is a mechanism that counters the effects of Earth's gravity on a watch's accuracy. —New Atlas, 31 Jan. 2025

The stunningly beautiful work of horology is 40.9 mm, and everything—save for the sapphire crystals, case gaskets, spring bars, mainspring, and most jewels—was painstakingly crafted by hand. —Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 24 Jan. 2025

The horology world is experiencing a moment of transformation as Ricardo Guadalupe, the architect of Hublot’s meteoric rise, steps into the role of Honorary President after over a decade as CEO. —Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Greek hōra + English -logy

First Known Use

1819, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for horology

• anthology
• apology
• astrology
• biology
• christology
• chronology
• conchology
• cosmology
• cryptology
• cytology
• doxology
• ecology