timepiece
noun
time·piece
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Definition of timepiece
: 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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Examples of timepiece in a Sentence
the only timepiece she used at the cabin was a garden sundial
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This year’s theme centers on the concept of time, with several representations of timepieces or artworks from far in the past. — Faith E. Pinho, latimes.com, "Pageant of the Masters preview transports viewers through time," 12 June 2019 Don’t miss the Malachite Room, with its stunning green pillars and gold decorations, or Pavilion Hall, which houses the gilded Peacock Clock, an 18th-century mechanical timepiece that still works. — Aanchal Anand, National Geographic, "Cathedrals, canals, and cafés: the ultimate St. Petersburg itinerary," 23 May 2019 The way new timepieces are presented is changing, too, with an increasing number of brands eschewing the traditional watch fairs: SIHH in Geneva and Baselworld in, yes, Basel. — Michael Clerizo, WSJ, "The Best Watches of 2018," 18 Dec. 2018 And 69 represents the timepiece’s 69-hour power reserve. — Cicero Estrella, The Mercury News, "Will Drake again wear his $750,000 erotic watch at remaining Warriors-Raptors Finals games?," 12 June 2019 With digital clocks dominating our computers and hardware, those 12-numeral timepieces may become pure novelties. — Kim Komando, USA TODAY, "20 everyday tasks that nobody does anymore," 13 June 2019 Fossil is unveiling new watches that are inspired by Crosley's turntables and vinyl records and there's even a limited-edition record player that matches the timepiece. — Gabe Bergado, Teen Vogue, "KJ Apa on Archie Popping Up in "Riverdale" Spin-off "Katy Keene" and Celebrating Record Store Day with Fossil and Crosley," 12 Apr. 2019 Turner and Justin Theroux were snapped by Josh Olins for the Tambour Horizon watch campaign; Turner's hanging out by the pool and staring out into the distance with the pretty timepiece dangling on her arm. — Katherine J. Igoe, Marie Claire, "Maisie Williams and Joe Jonas Compete to Give Sophie Turner the Best Instagram Compliment," 7 Feb. 2019 The timepiece’s three smaller dials, originally black when the watch was made in 1969, have naturally faded into a brown toffee color. — Fortune, "Elvis's Diamond Omega Watch Sold for $1.8 Million at Auction," 15 May 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'timepiece.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for timepiece
timepiece
noun
English Language Learners Definition of timepiece
formal
: a clock or watch
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timepiece
noun
time·piece
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Kids Definition of timepiece
: a device (as a clock or watch) to measure the passing of time
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