: 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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Here are some of our favorite timepieces (and, in a few cases, looks) of the evening.
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Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 6 May 2025
Omega The Swiss watch brand also provided timepieces for many of the biggest names at the event.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
Nicole Kidman continued to support Omega as a brand ambassador by donning a delicate timepiece that coordinated seamlessly with her Met Gala look.
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Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 6 May 2025
Omega The Swiss watch brand also provided timepieces for many of the biggest names at the event.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
Nicole Kidman continued to support Omega as a brand ambassador by donning a delicate timepiece that coordinated seamlessly with her Met Gala look.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 6 May 2025
She was criticized by some for her expensive timepiece and for using prisoners as production props.
—Michael Collins, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2025
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“Timepiece.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/timepiece. Accessed 22 May. 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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