metronome

met·ro·nome

noun \ˈme-trə-ˌnōm\

Definition of METRONOME

: an instrument designed to mark exact time by a regularly repeated tick

Illustration of METRONOME

Origin of METRONOME

Greek metron + -nomos controlling, from nomos law — more at nimble

First Known Use: 1816

Rhymes with METRONOME

aerodrome, astrodome, catacomb, chromosome, close to home, currycomb, double-dome, Down syndrome, foster home, funeral home, gastronome, harvest home, hecatomb, hippodrome, honeycomb, loxodrome, meadowfoam, mobile home, monochrome, motor home, nursing home, onion dome, palindrome, plastic foam, pleasure dome, polychrome, ribosome, semidome, soldiers' home, stay-at-home, Styrofoam, velodrome