horology

noun

ho·​rol·​o·​gy hə-ˈrä-lə-jē 

1

: the science of measuring time

2

: the art of making instruments for indicating time

Examples of horology in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This is horology at its most tactile and unapologetically luxurious. —Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 14 Apr. 2025

Whether through Asaoka’s in-house engineering, Kikuno's cultural reinterpretation of time, or Hida's perfectionist minimalism, these makers have put Japanese horology on the map, even with such low production. —Garth Friesen, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025

Online watch communities have helped foster a new generation of horology enthusiasts, as connoisseurs young and old share their collections, spotlight master watchmakers and advertise second-hand and vintage watches for sale on platforms like TikTok Shop. —Rosa Rahimi, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2025

Combining these functions in one super watch is a longstanding tradition in the world of high horology. —Carol Besler, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Greek hōra + English -logy

First Known Use

1819, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for horology

• anthology
• apology
• astrology
• biology
• christology
• chronology
• conchology
• cosmology
• cryptology
• cytology
• doxology
• ecology