Synonyms

timepiece

American

[tahym-pees] / ˈtaɪmˌpis /

noun

an apparatus for measuring and recording the progress of time; times; chronometer.
a clock or a watch.

timepiece British

/ ˈtaɪmˌpiːs /

noun

any of various devices, such as a clock, watch, or chronometer, which measure and indicate time
a device which indicates the time but does not strike or otherwise audibly mark the hours

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Etymology

Origin of timepiece

First recorded in 1755–65; time + piece

Example Sentences

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He sports a Richard Mille timepiece worth half a million dollars on one day, a $250,000 rose-gold Patek Philippe on another.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 8, 2026

The timepiece includes moon phases, an alarm and thermometer and was described as "one of the world's most complicated vintage pocket watches ever made".

From BBC • Nov. 17, 2025

The auctioneers called it "a timepiece of almost mythical status, it stands as the ultimate convergence of historical significance, design mastery, mechanical innovation, and rarity".

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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