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 two boxers held their fists up while attending the Hublot x WBC Night of Champions Gala to show off their matching luxury timepieces. Angel Saunders, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025 The collaborative relationship came after Rolex concluded its global partnership with the motorsports championship as official timepiece, a role Rolex held since 2013. Julia Teti, WWD, 14 Mar. 2025 Mark Zuckerberg’s nascent love affair with fashion – particularly luxury timepieces – appears to be going strong. Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 10 Mar. 2025 Hartstein is finishing Culkin’s look with Omega’s $20,000 De Ville Trésor timepiece with a burgundy dial — the actor has worn the watch brand throughout the 2025 awards season — and black velvet loafers by John Lobb. Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Mar. 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 31 Mar. 2025.

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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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