Synonyms of timekeeper

timekeeper

noun

ˈtīm-ˌkē-pər 

as in clock

a device to measure time

the museum includes some ancient water clocks and sundials in its collection of historical timekeepers

Synonyms & Similar Words

• clock
• chronometer
• timepiece
• timer
• alarm clock
• time clock
• stopwatch
• grandfather clock
• sundial
• cuckoo clock
• atomic clock
• chronograph
• hourglass
• water clock
• clepsydra
• watch
• sandglass

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of timekeeper

The same gambler had an inside line to the Detroit Pistons’ timekeeper, who would manipulate the length of the game to eke out some extra points. —Dan Piepenbring, New Yorker, 4 Feb. 2026

As Official watch and timekeeper of the PPL, Frederique Constant will create immersive experiences and pop ups in different cities on the circuit and naturally have a presence with timing clocks and more. —Roberta Naas, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026

This kicked off a heady year for the watchmaker, which included a new brand campaign in March, its arrival as the first title partner of the prestigious Monaco Grand Prix in May and as the official timekeeper of the TCS New York City Marathon later in the year. —Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 16 Jan. 2026

But this timekeeper goes to sixteen, measuring out an interminably long, thirty-two-hour day. —Alex Jovanovich, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2026