sandglass

[ sand-glas, -glahs ]

noun

1. an hourglass.

sandglass

/ ˈsændˌɡlɑːs /

noun

1. a less common word for hourglass

Word History and Origins

Origin of sandglass¹

First recorded in 1550–60; sand + glass

Example Sentences

Afterwards we hear of his fixing the price of his work at fourpence an hour, and measuring his time by a sandglass.

From Project Gutenberg