timepiece

noun

time·​piece ˈtīm-ˌpēs 

: a device (such as a clock or watch) to measure or show progress of time

especially : one that does not chime

Synonyms of timepiece

• clock

Examples of timepiece in a Sentence

the only timepiece she used at the cabin was a garden sundial

Recent Examples on the Web

Movado has an incredibly rich legacy of making really high-end timepieces between the 19-teens and 1960s. —Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 30 Mar. 2026

Building is a timepiece In the face of unfolding plans for demolition and redevelopment, preservationists fighting for the building’s survival view one of the structure’s greatest attributes being the physical incorporation of Timex’s identity as the iconic watchmaker into the main floor. —Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2026

Global luxury watch brands selected the platform to showcase rare timepieces while simultaneously launching new collections at the international luxury event. —Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 25 Mar. 2026

Or spend even less and still get a nice timepiece. —Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 25 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1708, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for timepiece

• altarpiece
• centerpiece
• frontispiece
• mantelpiece
• masterpiece
• pilates
• summarise
• syntheses
• apiece
• aris
• assise
• caprice

Kids Definition

timepiece

noun

time·​piece ˈtīm-ˌpēs 

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