timepiece
Americannoun
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an apparatus for measuring and recording the progress of time; chronometer.
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a clock or a watch.
noun
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any of various devices, such as a clock, watch, or chronometer, which measure and indicate time
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a device which indicates the time but does not strike or otherwise audibly mark the hours
Etymology
Origin of timepiece
Example Sentences
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Designed by luxury watchmaker Jacob & Co, the bejewelled timepiece has sculpted figures of a lion and a Bengal tiger placed around Anant's statue seated on a chair.
From BBC • Jan. 23, 2026
This compilation of 76 watches includes Paul Newman’s Rolex and Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s Tiffany & Co. timepiece he wore to the Yalta Conference.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 28, 2025
A Patek Philippe timepiece that in 2016 became the most expensive wristwatch ever sold at auction fetched an even higher price this weekend, auctioneers Phillips said Sunday.
From Barron's • Nov. 9, 2025
Journe timepiece is also part of the auction and is estimated to fetch between $120,000 to $240,000.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 24, 2025
It was a standard issue military timepiece and it counted down just fine.
From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray
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