: a device (such as a clock or watch) to measure or show progress of time
especially
: one that does not chime
Examples of timepiece in a Sentence
the only timepiece she used at the cabin was a garden sundial
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One of five incredible timepieces AP dropped last week, the Royal Oak Self-Winding features a mesmerizing malachite dial that was easy to spot even amongst all the splashes of color on stage.
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 9 Feb. 2026
Established in 2017 out of Los Angeles, NODUS seeks to produce highly functional and durable timepieces.
—John Monaco, InStyle, 7 Feb. 2026
The watch, named Four, is a Made in Italy, automatic all-round timepiece priced at $1,650.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 3 Feb. 2026
But as a portion of every sale supports mental health charities, thankfully, there’s more to Split than just good-looking timepieces.
—Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 31 Jan. 2026
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 9 Feb. 2026
Established in 2017 out of Los Angeles, NODUS seeks to produce highly functional and durable timepieces.
—John Monaco, InStyle, 7 Feb. 2026
The watch, named Four, is a Made in Italy, automatic all-round timepiece priced at $1,650.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 3 Feb. 2026
But as a portion of every sale supports mental health charities, thankfully, there’s more to Split than just good-looking timepieces.
—Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 31 Jan. 2026
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“Timepiece.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/timepiece. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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timepiece
noun
time·piece
ˈtīm-ˌpēs 
: a device (as a clock or watch) to measure time
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