: 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
Recent Examples on the Web
The online marketplace for luxury watches partnered with British research firm YouGov to survey 2,100 people about purchasing their first high-end timepiece.
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 11 Sep. 2024
Only 5,300 watches were produced in 2023, ensuring that every timepiece is not merely rare but highly coveted.
—Richard Mille Contributor, Forbes, 5 Sep. 2024
Add a simple leather-band watch to your favorite suit to look even more professional, or elevate the mood of a casual and comfortable day-off ensemble with a shiny gold or silver timepiece.
—Kelsey Chapman, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2024
Movado aims for the campaign to stand out to Gen Z and Millennial shoppers, who are quickly penetrating the watch market with growing interest in both mechanical and automatic timepieces.
—Luis Campuzano, WWD, 4 Sep. 2024
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 11 Sep. 2024
Only 5,300 watches were produced in 2023, ensuring that every timepiece is not merely rare but highly coveted.
—Richard Mille Contributor, Forbes, 5 Sep. 2024
Add a simple leather-band watch to your favorite suit to look even more professional, or elevate the mood of a casual and comfortable day-off ensemble with a shiny gold or silver timepiece.
—Kelsey Chapman, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2024
Movado aims for the campaign to stand out to Gen Z and Millennial shoppers, who are quickly penetrating the watch market with growing interest in both mechanical and automatic timepieces.
—Luis Campuzano, WWD, 4 Sep. 2024
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“Timepiece.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/timepiece. Accessed 2 Oct. 2024.
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timepiece
noun
time·piece
ˈtīm-ˌpēs 
: a device (as a clock or watch) to measure time
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