Definition of timepiece
: a device (such as a clock or watch) to measure or show progress of time; especially : one that does not chime
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Examples of timepiece in a Sentence
the only timepiece she used at the cabin was a garden sundial
Recent Examples of timepiece from the Web
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Even today, when the industry produces roughly 20 million timepieces a year, Patek makes just 50,000.
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Introduced in 2015, the CT60 line was Tiffany’s first major new collection of luxury timepieces in years.
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While low-end Swiss manufacturers such as Swatch Group AG's namesake brand have introduced intelligent timepieces, exclusive makers like Rolex and Patek Philippe have largely steered clear for fear of sullying their image.
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Within this once-distinguished group of timepieces, the Great Historical Clock of America was the most complex and well renowned.
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Mr. Vincent wore a black top hat and tuxedo, complete with white gloves and a timepiece, at the opening ceremony.
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The historic timepiece was auctioned off at Christie's in New York on Wednesday, and an anonymous buyer purchased it.
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Last night, the classic timepiece was auctioned at Christie’s Rare Watches and American Icons sale, expected to sell anywhere from $60,000—$120,000.
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However, the beautiful timepiece ended up going for a pricey $395,000, and according to TMZ, the anonymous bidder was Kardashian.
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First Known Use of timepiece
1765
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: a device (as a clock or watch) to measure the passing of time
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