: 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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As for his timepiece, DiCaprio is a brand ambassador for Rolex.
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Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 16 Mar. 2026
Williams also wore a timepiece, earrings and a single ring from the jewelry brand.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
The Academy Award nominee wore a striking timepiece by Akrivia to the Chinese premiere of Marty Supreme on Tuesday.
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Between 1924 and 1951, the brand sold 347 timepieces with this display.
—Carol Besler, Forbes.com, 28 Feb. 2026
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Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 16 Mar. 2026
Williams also wore a timepiece, earrings and a single ring from the jewelry brand.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
The Academy Award nominee wore a striking timepiece by Akrivia to the Chinese premiere of Marty Supreme on Tuesday.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 14 Mar. 2026
Between 1924 and 1951, the brand sold 347 timepieces with this display.
—Carol Besler, Forbes.com, 28 Feb. 2026
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“Timepiece.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/timepiece. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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timepiece
noun
time·piece
ˈtīm-ˌpēs 
: a device (as a clock or watch) to measure time
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