: a device (such as a clock or watch) to measure or show progress of time
especially
: one that does not chime
Examples of timepiece in a Sentence
the only timepiece she used at the cabin was a garden sundial
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It’s become a seasonal affair — Philipp Plein hosting a black-tie event to celebrate his fragrance, timepiece and eyewear licenses at his lush villa, dubbed La Jungle du Roi, high up in the hills above Cannes, France.
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Jennifer Weil, WWD, 3 Oct. 2024
It is considered by some to be one of the most important and valuable timepieces ever made, as well as one of the most expensive timepieces in history.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
But among watch cognoscenti, the timepiece attracted instant opprobrium.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 2 Oct. 2024
The Audemars Piguet timepiece was custom made for Brady and worn during the Netflix live special The Greatest Roast of All Time: Tom Brady.
—Natasha Dye, People.com, 2 Oct. 2024
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Jennifer Weil, WWD, 3 Oct. 2024
It is considered by some to be one of the most important and valuable timepieces ever made, as well as one of the most expensive timepieces in history.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
But among watch cognoscenti, the timepiece attracted instant opprobrium.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 2 Oct. 2024
The Audemars Piguet timepiece was custom made for Brady and worn during the Netflix live special The Greatest Roast of All Time: Tom Brady.
—Natasha Dye, People.com, 2 Oct. 2024
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“Timepiece.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/timepiece. Accessed 24 Oct. 2024.
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timepiece
noun
time·piece
ˈtīm-ˌpēs 
: a device (as a clock or watch) to measure time
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