timepiece

American  

[tahym-pees] / ˈtaɪmˌpis /

noun

1. an apparatus for measuring and recording the progress of time; times; chronometer.

2. a clock or a watch.

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timepiece British  

/ ˈtaɪmˌpiːs /

noun

1. any of various devices, such as a clock, watch, or chronometer, which measure and indicate time

2. 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

"For many car or watch enthusiasts, it's not just about owning the vehicle or the timepiece, but experiencing the brand in their everyday life through real estate," says Muhammed BinGhatti, chairman of Binghatti Properties.

From BBC

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

Ravinder usually works on his timepieces alone, the only sound the tapping of an elegant hammer and the metronomic ticking of clocks.

From The Wall Street Journal

The auction brochure described J Player & Son as a Coventry-based firm, known for complex and ornate timepieces.

From BBC

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