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

Capturing the worlds of fine jewelry and horology in one attractive, finger-sized package, ring watches have been embraced by heritage brands from Rolex and Fossil to Casio and Cartier, with modern labels also rolling out their own iterations as of late. —Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 16 Mar. 2026

Perhaps the most distinct feature of the interior is the integration of horology directly into the dashboard. —Karl Brauer, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026

The Escale Worldtime has been around since 2014, but what makes the 2026 versions more elevated are not only their elite case metal, but also the new blend of high horology and métiers d’arts techniques. —Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 19 Jan. 2026

Staff are horology enthusiasts who understand movement, casebacks, complexity, and provenance. —Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 11 Sep. 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