: 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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To further the homage, 1,892 units of the timepiece are being produced as a nod to the year the stadium was built. Layla Ilchi, WWD, 11 Mar. 2025 The symbolic timepiece, maintained by the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, considers threats from climate change, nuclear conflict, disruptive technology, and global disinformation to assess how close humanity stands to existential peril. Monica Sanders, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025 Located in the Tom Bradley International Terminal, the store features a selection of the Maison’s signature jewelry, timepieces, fragrances and leather goods. Romany Williams, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2025 Movado Movado’s product offering ranges from sleek and modern to more classic, heritage-esque timepieces. Mekaylah Yowpp-Hernacki, Vogue, 28 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for timepiece

Word History

First Known Use

1708, in the meaning defined above

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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 16 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

: a device (as a clock or watch) to measure time

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