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 capsulesPhilip Trupp

Examples of time capsule in a Sentence

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There’s no denying that trends come and go, but that doesn’t mean your bathroom needs to be a time capsule. Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025 Even if the plot is slightly predictable, there's no denying the inherent fun in watching a Stranger Things-esque time capsule tackle the genre's most hallmarked tropes with fresh eyes and a solid cast, including Billie Lourd, Leslie Grossman, and Zach Villa. James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Oct. 2025 Walking the crowded halls today is to travel through a time capsule from the Soviet Union. Greg Myre, NPR, 29 Sep. 2025 What a strange time capsule of a movie this is for several people in front of and behind the camera. Tim Grierson, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for time capsule

Word History

First Known Use

1938, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of time capsule was in 1938

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“Time capsule.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/time%20capsule. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

time capsule

noun
: a container holding historical records or objects representative of current culture that is placed (as in a cornerstone) for preservation until discovery by some future age
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