time capsule
noun
1
: a container holding historical records or objects representative of current culture that is deposited (as in a cornerstone) for preservation until discovery by some future age
2
: something resembling a time capsule
sunken vessels are archaeological time capsules—
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And while many might be reluctant to close the time capsule door on their beloved skinnies, some of us are sighing with relief that the current denim trend is comfy enough for travel.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 3 Sep. 2025
The experience for them, and me, is like being in a time capsule.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 2 Sep. 2025
Black holes can be thought of as the time capsules of the Universe.
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Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 3 Sep. 2025
The experience for them, and me, is like being in a time capsule.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 2 Sep. 2025
Black holes can be thought of as the time capsules of the Universe.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 2 Sep. 2025
It’s filled with apparel, kitchenware, and outdoor-adventure gear, and the merchandise displays are like time capsules.
—Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for time capsule
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“Time capsule.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/time%20capsule. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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