: 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
Recent Examples on the Web
From the watches that masquerade as jewelry, to those that are designed to complement the rest of your collection, these are ten of the most desirable women’s timepieces on display at Watches and Wonders 2024.
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Sarah Royce-Greensill, CNN, 9 Apr. 2024
Quite the contrary, several A-listers (and a couple of B-listers) have rocked notable timepieces over the past few days.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 6 Apr. 2024
The one-of-a-kind timepiece from the Geneva watchmaker could fetch more than 1 million Swiss francs ($1.1 million) at auction, Guillemin said.
—Andy Hoffman, Fortune Europe, 20 Mar. 2024
In the clip shared to X (formerly Twitter), Zuckerberg and Chan, both 39, get a quick glimpse at the groom-to-be's seemingly expensive timepiece.
—Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 4 Mar. 2024
On the opposite side of the spectrum, there’s the dynamic glamour of the Bulgari Bulgari timepiece, which dates back to the 1970s.
—Alexis Bennett Parker, Vogue, 13 Mar. 2024
The timepiece, which first launched in 1994, is offered in a range of patterns and finishes but Murphy went with the pine green dial and matching leather strap.
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 11 Mar. 2024
Opera gloves, which Moreno styled with a gold timepiece, were a must-have accessory to the dramatic design, which also featured a high neckline and mini train.
—Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 10 Mar. 2024
But, a pristine timepiece from the brand dating back to 1914?
—Madeline Boardman, EW.com, 22 Feb. 2024
Sarah Royce-Greensill, CNN, 9 Apr. 2024
Quite the contrary, several A-listers (and a couple of B-listers) have rocked notable timepieces over the past few days.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 6 Apr. 2024
The one-of-a-kind timepiece from the Geneva watchmaker could fetch more than 1 million Swiss francs ($1.1 million) at auction, Guillemin said.
—Andy Hoffman, Fortune Europe, 20 Mar. 2024
In the clip shared to X (formerly Twitter), Zuckerberg and Chan, both 39, get a quick glimpse at the groom-to-be's seemingly expensive timepiece.
—Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 4 Mar. 2024
On the opposite side of the spectrum, there’s the dynamic glamour of the Bulgari Bulgari timepiece, which dates back to the 1970s.
—Alexis Bennett Parker, Vogue, 13 Mar. 2024
The timepiece, which first launched in 1994, is offered in a range of patterns and finishes but Murphy went with the pine green dial and matching leather strap.
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 11 Mar. 2024
Opera gloves, which Moreno styled with a gold timepiece, were a must-have accessory to the dramatic design, which also featured a high neckline and mini train.
—Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 10 Mar. 2024
But, a pristine timepiece from the brand dating back to 1914?
—Madeline Boardman, EW.com, 22 Feb. 2024
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“Timepiece.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/timepiece. Accessed 23 Apr. 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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