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

And plenty of Breguet timepieces, part of Sotheby’s blockbuster sale from the watchmaker (the largest in decades), hammered down for quite the pretty penny, too. —Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 11 Nov. 2025

For the dad who wants to set himself apart from other Garmin guys, the Sintesi Sport watch from Pininfarina has a sleeker look than most smart timepieces. —Will Porter, Architectural Digest, 11 Nov. 2025

In the photos, Biles showcased a timepiece from high-end Swiss luxury watch brand Audemars Piguet (AP). —Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025

The watch’s success heralded a pivot towards timepieces centered on major historical figures and events. —Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1708, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for timepiece

• altarpiece
• centerpiece
• frontispiece
• mantelpiece
• masterpiece
• pilates
• summarise
• syntheses
• apiece
• aris
• assise
• caprice

Kids Definition

timepiece

noun

time·​piece ˈtīm-ˌpēs 

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