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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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
These minerals act like time capsules, preserving chemical signals from billions of years ago.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 10, 2026
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
Co-founder Hunter, better known as the photographer Cobrasnake, has compiled these tactile time capsules printed in black-and-white since Simon Says’ first iteration in 2012.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 28, 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
