: 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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The annual trade exhibition for fine jewelry and timepieces saw around 300 brands exhibit this year, and while buyers were cautious, many brands reported opening new accounts.
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Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 13 June 2025
Adding color with these fun timepieces will provide a touch of personality to any outfit.
—Laia Farran Graves, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
To confirm the timepiece’s provenance, Van Heest worked with a watch expert.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 June 2025
The couple’s 35-year-old daughter Alexia, who runs the Gérald Genta Heritage Association, sat across from her mother wearing an identical timepiece.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 2 June 2025
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Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 13 June 2025
Adding color with these fun timepieces will provide a touch of personality to any outfit.
—Laia Farran Graves, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
To confirm the timepiece’s provenance, Van Heest worked with a watch expert.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 June 2025
The couple’s 35-year-old daughter Alexia, who runs the Gérald Genta Heritage Association, sat across from her mother wearing an identical timepiece.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 2 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for timepiece
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“Timepiece.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/timepiece. Accessed 18 Jun. 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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