: 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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The Chiefs quarterback has signed on as a brand ambassador for Swiss watchmaker Hublot, known for its avante garde luxury timepieces.
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Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2025
Its elegant fixtures, precious timepieces, and bespoke surfaces convey its multi-million-dollar value.
—Tamara Warren, ArsTechnica, 3 Sep. 2025
And timepieces include the Rolex Datejust two-tone Oyster watch, Michael Schmaucher edition of the Omega Speedmaster and an Omega Seamaster watch.
—Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
That’s something Google just announced for the Pixel Watch 4, but this could go on sale before Google’s timepiece.
—David Phelan, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2025
Its elegant fixtures, precious timepieces, and bespoke surfaces convey its multi-million-dollar value.
—Tamara Warren, ArsTechnica, 3 Sep. 2025
And timepieces include the Rolex Datejust two-tone Oyster watch, Michael Schmaucher edition of the Omega Speedmaster and an Omega Seamaster watch.
—Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
That’s something Google just announced for the Pixel Watch 4, but this could go on sale before Google’s timepiece.
—David Phelan, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for timepiece
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“Timepiece.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/timepiece. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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timepiece
noun
time·piece
ˈtīm-ˌpēs 
: a device (as a clock or watch) to measure time
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