time capsule

noun

Definition of time capsule

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— Philip Trupp

Examples of time capsule in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Eileen Murphy, head of census administration at Ireland’s Central Statistics Office, said that the time capsule was believed to be a world first. — New York Times, 29 Apr. 2022 Exactly 100 years later — to the hour — current members temporarily lifted the cornerstone and opened the time capsule. — Emma Stein, Detroit Free Press, 23 Apr. 2022 The IU School of Nursing now plans to put together another time capsule to be opened 50 years from now. — Shari Rudavsky, The Indianapolis Star, 22 Apr. 2022 To add your reflections to the time capsule, share it on social media with your thoughts and tag us—@theatlantic on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. — Lora Strum, The Atlantic, 14 Apr. 2022 While planning for Key West’s 200th birthday as a settlement last month, people began talking about another time capsule — the one planted 50 years ago when the island marked its 150th birthday. — Gwen Filosa, orlandosentinel.com, 10 Apr. 2022 Brumfield’s work led state officials to scour the Lee statue for a time capsule. — Washington Post, 1 Feb. 2022 Google Toolbar's approach to privacy was another wild time capsule that showed how much the company has changed. — Ron Amadeo, Ars Technica, 12 Dec. 2021 Oscars are a time capsule, reflecting both the industry and the year’s audiences. — Tim Gray, Variety, 17 Mar. 2022 See More

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