timepiece

noun

time·​piece ˈtīm-ˌpēs 

: a device (such as a clock or watch) to measure or show progress of time

especially : one that does not chime

Synonyms of timepiece

• clock

Examples of timepiece in a Sentence

the only timepiece she used at the cabin was a garden sundial

Recent Examples on the Web

Released in 2022 at the inaugural Miami Grand Prix, the timepiece pairs a 41 mm titanium case and a black dial with pops of the signature Petronas green. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2026

Unusually for a watch brand, the event didn’t mark a new timepiece or collection. — Rachel Felder, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2026

Would-be sellers must submit their timepiece’s serial number and proof of ownership, then ship it to an Audemars Piguet service center using an insured courier. — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026

Ahead, find 23 gifts that exemplify the word luxury, from classic timepieces to innovative tech. — Genevieve Cepeda, InStyle, 21 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1708, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for timepiece

• altarpiece
• centerpiece
• frontispiece
• mantelpiece
• masterpiece
• pilates
• specialise
• stabilise
• syntheses
• apiece
• aris
• assise

Kids Definition

timepiece

noun

time·​piece ˈtīm-ˌpēs 

: a device (as a clock or watch) to measure time