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timepiece

noun

time·​piece ˈtīm-ˌpēs How to pronounce timepiece (audio)
: a device (such as a clock or watch) to measure or show progress of time
especially : one that does not chime

Synonyms of timepiece

Examples of timepiece in a Sentence

the only timepiece she used at the cabin was a garden sundial
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Kelce's timepiece appeared to be the rare Rolex Daytona Rainbow watch (per reporting by Page Six). Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 25 Nov. 2025 The new multilevel boutique spans 5,834 square feet for its collections of high jewelry, fine jewelry, timepieces, fragrances and handbags, while also housing a client salon and rooftop terrace. Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 24 Nov. 2025 The orange hue is extremely hard to produce in the material and was first introduced to the collection in 2014 in a timepiece limited to eight pieces. Carol Besler, Robb Report, 21 Nov. 2025 The timepiece was designed by Coppola himself in collaboration with master watchmaker François-Paul Journe over the course of eight years. Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for timepiece

Word History

First Known Use

1708, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of timepiece was in 1708

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“Timepiece.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/timepiece. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.

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timepiece

noun
time·​piece ˈtīm-ˌpēs How to pronounce timepiece (audio)
: a device (as a clock or watch) to measure time

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