: 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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In recent years, Jaeger-LeCoultre has explored the possibilities of the dual-sided timepiece, incorporating ingenious complications on the reverse surface.
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New York Times, 17 May 2025
Japanese artisans are now producing timepieces that can rival elite manufacturers from Switzerland.
—Garth Friesen, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
The timepiece features a shock-resistant structure, 200-meter water resistance, world time including 48 cities and 31 time zones, a 1/100-second stopwatch, a countdown timer, five daily alarms and a Super Illuminator double LED light.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 15 May 2025
The then head of design Vincent Kaufmann tapped watch designer Dino Modolo to bring the luxe sports timepiece to life.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 13 May 2025
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New York Times, 17 May 2025
Japanese artisans are now producing timepieces that can rival elite manufacturers from Switzerland.
—Garth Friesen, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
The timepiece features a shock-resistant structure, 200-meter water resistance, world time including 48 cities and 31 time zones, a 1/100-second stopwatch, a countdown timer, five daily alarms and a Super Illuminator double LED light.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 15 May 2025
The then head of design Vincent Kaufmann tapped watch designer Dino Modolo to bring the luxe sports timepiece to life.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 13 May 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 2 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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