time capsule
noun
a receptacle containing documents or objects typical of the current period, placed in the earth or in a cornerstone for discovery in the future.
time capsules
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pluralof time capsule.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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What he found in the 78s that Juarez left behind was more than a record collection; they were miniature time capsules from a teenage world bound by friendship, community, and music.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 4, 2026
That these films now look so striking and preserve, as if in time capsules, both Paris and less urban Gallic precincts only increases their worth.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 21, 2026
"Chondrites are like time capsules from the dawn of the solar system," said Izidoro, assistant professor of Earth, environmental and planetary sciences at Rice.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 13, 2025
Week two of “The Great British Bake Off” put the focus on biscuits as the bakers whipped up a dozen Hobnobs and showstopping memento time capsules.
From Salon ● Sep. 19, 2025
Dad bought a special box for me, the kind they use in time capsules.
From "P.S. I Miss You" by Jen Petro-Roy
