grandfather clock

British  

noun

1. Also called: longcase clock.  any of various types of long-pendulum clocks in tall standing wooden cases, usually between six and eight feet tall

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Example Sentences

He was willing to walk away from the deal unless he won a grandfather clock, estimated at around $1,000.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

And as Tony tells her about his experience, Carrie looks over to see the shop’s repairman fixing an old grandfather clock.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2025

This time, a YouTube video popped up, the one Greg made about the miniature grandfather clock.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 8, 2024

Because of his lack of past success at the track, Larson joked that he doesn’t have room picked out for where to keep the 6-foot tall grandfather clock awarded to the winner.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 16, 2023

My eyes ticked to the corner of the vestibule, the wall space next to the grandfather clock, above the umbrella stand.

From "Burning Blue" by Paul Griffin