: 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 41mm case, crafted from robust micro-blasted black ceramic, strikes a perfect balance between presence and comfort, ensuring that this timepiece can seamlessly transition from the boardroom to the skies.
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Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
By Thursday afternoon, several experts across social media pointed out that the more expensive watch’s tourbillon, a mechanism designed to improve accuracy and typically found in pricier timepieces, seemed to be sourced from both Switzerland and China.
—Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Sep. 2024
The bespoke timepiece features a stainless steel Tiffany dial, a black patent leather crocodile band, and a custom engraving.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 20 Sep. 2024
Precious metals timepieces were the largest contributor to growth this month, although the 21.2 percent increase in value came with a 3.7 percent rise in units.
—Lily Templeton, WWD, 19 Sep. 2024
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Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
By Thursday afternoon, several experts across social media pointed out that the more expensive watch’s tourbillon, a mechanism designed to improve accuracy and typically found in pricier timepieces, seemed to be sourced from both Switzerland and China.
—Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Sep. 2024
The bespoke timepiece features a stainless steel Tiffany dial, a black patent leather crocodile band, and a custom engraving.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 20 Sep. 2024
Precious metals timepieces were the largest contributor to growth this month, although the 21.2 percent increase in value came with a 3.7 percent rise in units.
—Lily Templeton, WWD, 19 Sep. 2024
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“Timepiece.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/timepiece. Accessed 7 Oct. 2024.
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timepiece
noun
time·piece
ˈtīm-ˌpēs 
: a device (as a clock or watch) to measure time
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