: 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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This week’s timepiece is a rose gold Patek Philippe Grand Complication Chronograph Perpetual Calendar, Ref.
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Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 2 Feb. 2025
For nearly two centuries, the American jeweler’s creations have helped the world speak the language of love and with this campaign celebrates all things Tiffany — jewelry, timepieces, home and more — with poetic tributes.
—Thomas Waller, WWD, 31 Jan. 2025
The timepiece was designed in honor of the fact that 2025 is the Chinese year of the snake.
—New Atlas, 27 Jan. 2025
For many watch enthusiasts, the TAG Heuer Formula 1 served as an entry point into the world of Swiss timepieces.
—Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
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Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 2 Feb. 2025
For nearly two centuries, the American jeweler’s creations have helped the world speak the language of love and with this campaign celebrates all things Tiffany — jewelry, timepieces, home and more — with poetic tributes.
—Thomas Waller, WWD, 31 Jan. 2025
The timepiece was designed in honor of the fact that 2025 is the Chinese year of the snake.
—New Atlas, 27 Jan. 2025
For many watch enthusiasts, the TAG Heuer Formula 1 served as an entry point into the world of Swiss timepieces.
—Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
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“Timepiece.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/timepiece. Accessed 12 Feb. 2025.
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timepiece
noun
time·piece
ˈtīm-ˌpēs 
: a device (as a clock or watch) to measure time
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