timepiece

noun

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

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the only timepiece she used at the cabin was a garden sundial
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Launched in 2010, the brand offers handmade timepieces in silver and 10-karat gold, with a range of chain or leather straps. — Alex Wynne, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026 Even before the tariffs, Howard Miller struggled as Americans lost their taste for fancy timepieces such as its signature grandfather and mantel clocks. — ABC News, 11 Oct. 2026 The movement’s 80-hour power reserve can keep the timepiece running over a whole race weekend. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2026 In its index over the past year, quality timepieces such as the Breitling Superocean 42 and the Panerai Luminor GMT both saw material declines in value. — Joe D'allegro, CNBC, 4 Oct. 2026 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 14 Oct. 2026.

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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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